1681 Compass RARE Mathematics 1ed Henrion Geometry Proportion Sector Illustrated

1681 Compass RARE Mathematics 1^ed Henrion Geometry Proportion Sector Illustrated

Denis Henrion was an early 17^th-century French mathematician known for his contributions to the study of logarithms. However, his most famous work was his ‘Usage du Compas de Proportion’ – survey of the use of compasses (or the sector) and geometric proportions. This 1681 first Paris edition of Henrion’s “Compass” features numerous in-text illustrated figures along with the highly coveted folding engraving of the sector, or compass.

Item number: #24311

Price: $750

HENRION, Didier (i.e. Denis)

L’usage du compas de proportion

Paris: Chez l’Autheur, Chez Caille, 1681. First Paris edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [24], 290, [10]
  • 1 folding engraving
  • Dozens of in-text figures throughout
• References: Grolier American 100, 21; Sabin 25543
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~7.75in X 4.75in (19.5cm x 12cm)
• Rare and desirable

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