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NEWTON, UNIVERSAL ARITHMETIC, LONDON, 1720, CONTEMPORARY CALF
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述
- Universal arithmetic: or, a treatise of arithmetical composition and resolution... translated from the Latin by the late Mr. Raphson, and revised and corrected by Mr. Cunn. London: J. Senex [and others], 1720
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, 8vo (190 x 120mm.), half-title, 8 folding engraved plates, contemporary panelled calf, binding slightly rubbed, spine neatly repaired at head and foot
來源
S. Godden, ownership inscription on endleaf; bought from Roger Gaskell, Warboys, 1994
出版
Tomash & Williams N32; Babson, Newton 201; ESTC T18582
Condition
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."
"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."
拍品資料及來源
Newton's seminal work on finding the roots of equations. The translator, Joseph Raphson, was made a member of the Royal Society in 1691 on the strength of his book Analysis aequationum universalis (1690) which contains the first exposition of what is today known as the Newton-Raphson method for approximating the roots of an equation. This translation appears to be rare at auction, with just 2 copies appearing in over 40 years.