BARRÊME, LA GEOMETRIE SERVANT A L'ARPENTAGE, PARIS, 1672, CONTEMPORARY CALF

FIRST EDITION, 12mo (142 x 80mm.), engraved pictorial title, one engraved plate, contemporary calf, occasional slight soiling or staining, a few words erased from title, foot of pp.6-7 torn with loss of a few words, binding repaired and rather tight

Jacques Dutertre, 1779, inscription at end; bought from Librairie F. Comellas, Saint-Denis-en-Val, 1994

Tomash & Williams B96

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Prefaced by an ode dédicatoire in 23 strophes to "Monsieur Le Gendre, négociant" (Henry-Émile Vivarez, Barrême, arithméticien et poète, Lille 1909, p.14).