CLAVIUS, Christoph (1537-1612), S.J Geometria pratica. - Roma, Zanetti, 1604
4to. Contemp. limp vellum, ms. title on spine. Numerous woodcut illustrations and diagrams in the text. (32), 439, (31 + 2 blank) pp.; contemp. owner's name on title; some damp stains and occasional browning.
First edition of one of the most complete textbooks of geometry of the period. « Rare. Containing the author's invention of a new transversal measure» (Sotheran 6941).
Euro1850
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