Title: Epitome Arithmeticae
Author: Christophorus, Clavius
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Publisher: Ex Typographia Dominici Basae
Year published: 1585
Place of Publication: Rome
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition:
Size: Small 8vo
Binding: Soft Contemporary Vellum
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Notes: Clavius Christophorus: Epitome arithmeticae. Practicae nunc denuo ab ipso auctore recognita. Romae, Ex Typographia Dominici Basae, 1585. Small 8vo, soft contemporary vellum, pp. 323, (12), 1 blank, with many woodcut mathematical formulas, every chapter is headed by an intricately decorated initial. Large Jesuitical typographical stamp on the title page. Scarce original edition. Minor watering (mostly on the first pages), small loss outside the text on the lower edge of the last pages. Italiano: In 16esimo, pergamena molle coeva, pp. 323, carte non numerate 6, 1 bianca, con varie figure matematiche incise in legno nel testo. Grande marca tipografica gesuitica al frontespizio e capilettera decorati all’inizio dei capitoli. Edizione originale poco comune. Qualche lieve gora, minima mancanza al margine inferiore esterno delle ultime carte senza alcuna perdita di testo.
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