PITISCUS, TRIGONOMETRIAE, AUGSBURG, 1600

4to (215 x 165mm.), engraved title, woodcut diagrams in text, engraved device on colophon, contemporary carta rustica, leather ties, modern folding cloth box, contemporary notes loosely laid in, occasional staining, without 2ff. errata at end (see References), very slight wear to binding, one tie missing

Wolfgang Engelbrecht von Auersperg (1610-1673), written into his library catalogue, 1656; Princes of Auersperg, Castle Losensteinleithen, Upper Austria; Johana Auersperg de Mailhos of Montevideo, Uruguay, sale in these rooms, 14 June 1982, lot 303; bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 1983, Catalogue 11, item 122

Tomash & Williams P92, P93 and P86; USTC 615235; VD16 ZV12527; VD16 P3087 (variant edition with 2ff. errata); Zinner 3861

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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."

First separate edition of the first comprehensive textbook of trigonometry, a term invented by the author.