Guidone Grando / Quadratura Circuli et hyperbolae per infinitas hypoerbolas

Description: Quadratura Circuli,; et hyperbolae per infinitas hypoerbolas, & parabolas quadrabiles geometrice exhibita, & demonstrata Author: Grando, Guidone [Grandi, Guido] Title: Quadratura Circuli,; et hyperbolae per infinitas hypoerbolas, & parabolas quadrabiles geometrice exhibita, & demonstrata Publication: Pisis [Pisa]: Francesco Bindi, 1710 Edition: Second Edition Description: Leather bound. Quarto size, 160 pp., text in Latin. Good +. Dom Luigi Guido Grandi (1671-1742) was trained in theology and philosophy; while assigned to teach both fields in Florence he took an interest in mathematics. By 1707 he had gained such recognition in the field of mathematics that he was named court mathematician to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Cosimo III de Medici. In 1709 he visited England and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, in 1714 he was made a professor of mathematics at The University of Pisa (n.b., per Wiki). This is the second edition of the volume (originally published in 1703), this considered a more accurate version of the work. Through his studies of a curve in 1703, which later became known as the "witch of Agnesi", Grandi helped introduce Leibniz' ideas on calculus to Italy (ibid). Somewhat uncommon in the online marketplace, as of this writing we see only one other copy listed online. Please note that all text is in Latin. ___DESCRIPTION: Rebound in contemporary dark brown leather over boards, five raised compartments on spine with decorations in gilt, white label to upper spine with title handwritten in ink, all board edges with gilt decorations, all edges speckled red, marbled front and rear pastedowns, the first two sections with rublicated initial capitals, the work replete with diagrams and mathematical equations; quarto size (9 7/8 by 6 7/8), pagination: [i-ii] iii-xx (title, adendem statement, preface) 1-139, 140 (publishers advertisement). ___CONDITION: Overall a bit better than good; the leather binding smooth on the boards with very little wear, the corners bumped but not rubbed, a square textblock, the interior clean with just the slightest amount of foxing, the sole prior owner markings we see being two small notations at the top of the front free endpaper; the leather spine is dry with a small amount of loss at the tail, the paper spine label (a later, handmade label affixed over the leather) missing the upper half on the right side (with the left side lifting), lacking both free endpapers, the hinges tender (the boards still securely attached) several leaves have creases at the lower outer margin. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. Seller ID: 24080801 Subject: Science and Mathematics Swan's Fine Books Walnut Creek, CA Swan's Fine Books is an open shop located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer quality used, collectible, and rare books in a wide variety of general interest subjects. While we specialize in illustrated books, fine press books, and Californiana, we have books in many areas. We are members of the leading bookselling organizations, including the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. Shipping Our books are bubble-wrapped and securely packed in cardboard, with larger books always packed in a box. Our standard shipping is via Media Mail; expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Return Policies We cheerfully accept returns within 30 days, so long as the book(s) is/are returned in the same condition as when sent. Please give us advance notice of any book(s) you need to return, thank you.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 2187.5 USD

Location: Walnut Creek, California

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