Sold for:
$700
$700
[Mathematics] Oughtred, William. Mathematicall Recreations. Or, A Collection of many Problemes, Extracted out of the Ancient and Modern Philosophers… Lately compiled in French by Henry Van Etten (i.e. John Leurechon), and now in English. London: for William Leake, 1653. With in-text engravings and head-pieces. Includes information on and illustrations of fireworks. Full calf. Gilt-lettered spine label. 12mo. Lacking folding engraved title. Bookplates tipped in front and rear pastedown and f.f.e.p., engraved ex-libris to first blank leaf, endpapers renewed.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2017-07-08