Lot 269
Mathematics.- Baldi (Bernardo) Cronica de Matematici, first edition, Urbino, Angelo Antonio Monticelli, 1707.
Hammer Price: £550
Description
Mathematics.- Baldi (Bernardo) Cronica de Matematici, first edition, half-title, title with engraved vignette view of Urbino, new endpapers, contemporary vellum, spine ends and upper edge of front cover worn, [Riccardi I, 68], 4to, Urbino, Angelo Antonio Monticelli, 1707.
⁂ The first history of mathematics written by a European.
Provenance: Walter Bowman (1699-1782, signature on verso of half-title). Bowman, a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and later the Royal Society, travelled extensively over the course of five decades in Italy, where this book was probably acquired.
Description
Mathematics.- Baldi (Bernardo) Cronica de Matematici, first edition, half-title, title with engraved vignette view of Urbino, new endpapers, contemporary vellum, spine ends and upper edge of front cover worn, [Riccardi I, 68], 4to, Urbino, Angelo Antonio Monticelli, 1707.
⁂ The first history of mathematics written by a European.
Provenance: Walter Bowman (1699-1782, signature on verso of half-title). Bowman, a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and later the Royal Society, travelled extensively over the course of five decades in Italy, where this book was probably acquired.
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