Published by Pierre Des-Hayes, Paris, 1648
Language: English
Seller: Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA), Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very good- condition. First Edition. [xviii], 342 pages of text. Defective copy, lacking five plates, the frontis, and a final engraved table. Attractive early-to-mid-18th century leather binding with moderate wear to the hinges, spine extremities, and corners. Raised bands, gilt tooling and lettering on spine. Decorative marbled endpapers and blank endsheets supplied at time of binding. Present is the full-page engraved portrait of Michel Larcher, engraved armorial dedication to Larcher, and the engraved title page following page 58. A complete copy has the plate numbers 151 and 156 used twice, totalling 158 plates showing plans and designs of perspective, of which 153 only are present in this copy. Lacks plate numbers 110, 151 (both), 154, and 155. However, early hand-drawn facsimiles of plates 151 (one of two) and 155 are supplied and bound-in, leaving three images unrepresented. The majority of the plates are double-sided. Plate 156 is in less than good condition, with heavy staining and soiling. Engraved title page is repaired with early conservator's tape, with no loss. Pages 168 through 193 are bound out of order. Several leaves are affected by damp staining and minor rippling; approximately 15 front and 30 rear. The title page and several adjacent leaves as well as a few at the rear of the text are heavily stained. Some of the staining appears to originate from washed-out markings -- notations to which an attempt at removal were made -- that are in blank areas (mainly in the front and rear pages, but also in the blank areas in the introduction). Includes Desargues New Theory at the end, with demonstrations. Protected in a modern (circa 1950) slipcase, decorated with marbled endpaper, the seams of which are detached at the top edge. Desargues (1593-1661) was a French mathemetician, and a founder of modern Geometry. With Pascal, he introduced the method of perspective; treated conic sections as projections of circles, formulated the so-called Arguesian transformation; developed the theory of involution and of transversals; defined parallels as lines that intersect at infinity. Measures 6-5/8" tall by 4-1/2" wide; printed on thick paper, with ample margins. 20th century bookplate of Paul and Verner Mac Alister on front pastedown, and a neatly handwritten identification on the 2nd front endpaper. On the same leaf is a contemporary name or marking. French, France, Fortifications, Conics, Cartography, Projective and Descriptive Geometry. Early editions of Desargues works are quite uncommon.
Published by Pierre Des-Hayes, Paris
Language: French
Seller: Librairie Raimbeau, Saint-Savin, France
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Add to basketCouverture rigide. Condition: Bon. Abraham Bosse (illustrator). 1647. Petit In-4, Plein veau brun, dos à 5 nerfs, entrenerfs ornés aux petits fers, tranches mouchetées de rouge (reliure de l'époque). 12 ff. (3 ff. muets, titre gravé, titre, titre de partie, dédicace gravée, epistre, table, reconnaissance et privilège). 344 pp., 156 pl. gravées. Des restaurations aux coiffes et aux mors ; bien faites elles atténuent cependant l'éclat de la dorure et la lisibilité du titrage du dos. Quelques rousseurs éparses. Dans l'ensemble un bel exemplaire, grand de marges. Ami de Descartes, Desargues est considéré comme l'initiateur de la géométrie projective. Ouvrage majeur de perspective destinée aux peintres graveurs et architectes, ce livre est abondamment illustré de planches gravées par un intime de Desargues, Abraham Bosse, un des meilleurs artistes de son temps.
Published by Paris, de l'impr. de P. Des-Hayes, 1648., 1648
Seller: L'intersigne Livres anciens, Saint Xandre - La Rochelle, France
Association Member: ILAB
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Add to basketCouverture rigide. Condition: Bon. in 8°, de 8ff. 342pp. 1f., ill. d'un front. gravé (les deux Muses de la géométrie, à la date de 1647), d'un planche avec les armes de Michel Larcher, d'un titre gravé (à la date de 1648 et placé après la p.58), et de 158 planches gravées sur cuivre (chiffrées 156), et un portrait de Michel Larcher qui manque à cet exemplaire (comme souvent), pl. vélin époque, qq. ff. lég. roussis sinon bon exemplaire. Ouvrage fondamental pour l'histoire théorique et pratique du développement de la perspective au 17e siècle. Cet important traité est basé sur la méthode de perspective du géomètre Desargues. Son élève, le graveur Abraham Bosse développe de nombreux exemples d'utilisations graphiques de cette méthode. C'est à G. Desargues que l'on doit l'introduction des principes de la géométrie dans la pratique de la perspective. Toutefois l'essentiel du traité est rédigé par Abraham Bosse, qui expose la pensée du maître, non sans ajouter in fine des proportions géométriques de sa main, en particulier le fameux théorème des triangles homologiques (planche 154) Brunet I. 1128 - DSB IV,48 - Poggendorff I.556 - Lalande 216 - Sotheran I. 7245 - Fowler 56.
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Add to basketParis, Pierre Deshayes, 1648. In-8 d'un frontispice, (16), 168 pages, (2) pages [titre intermédiaire], (3) feuillets chiffrés en colonnes 173-184, pages 169-342, (2) pages, et 158 planches numérotées (planches 151 et 156 répétées) sur 80 feuillets ; vélin de l'époque (pièce de titre moderne). Première édition. Notre exemplaire est illustrée d'un titre-frontispice à la date de 1647, d'une grande vignette en tête de l'épître dédicatoire, d'un titre intermédiaire gravé après la page 58, au verso duquel figure la planche 1, et de 158 planches gravées sur 80 feuillets, dont une dépliante. Aquafortiste hors pair, "on lui attribue [à Abraham Bosse] environ 1600 pièces, toutes techniquement impeccables, pleines d'esprit et d'élégance, traitant de tous les thèmes, qu'il s'agisse de religion, d'histoire, de géographie, de sciences, d'illustrations de romans à la mode" (Maxime Préaud). Lui-même mathématicien et géomètre, Bosse s'attacha à promouvoir les théories de son ami Girard Desargues (1591-1661), précurseur de la géométrie projective, considéré par Pascal comme "un des grands esprits de ce temps". Dans cette Manière universelle apparaît pour la première fois un des théorèmes les plus fondamentaux de la géométrie plane, le théorème de Desargues sur les triangles homologiques, qui fut à la base de la théorie de l'homologie développée par Jean-Victor Poncelet (Traité des propriétés projectives des figures, 1822). Fowler 56 ; Berlin Kat. 4716 ; Cicognara 817. Manque le portrait de Michel Larcher, conseiller du roi et dédicataire de l'ouvrage ; quelques taches sur le second plat, petite fente en tête de la première charnière ; bande restaurée en marge des pages 65-66. Bon exemplaire Ex-libris Etienne Cluzel.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1648-01-01/1648-01-01,16 . The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Vol:- Volume 1st, Pages:- 351, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1st 351.