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Jacques Ozanam (b. 1640, d. 1718)

Dictionaire Mathematique Ou Idée Generale Des Mathematiques [...]. Amsterdam: Aux depens des Huguetan 1691. 4to. Richly illustrated with 24 fold. engraved plates and with numerous woodcuts and diagrams. Some leaves with wear and minor foldings. Title page annotated. Bound in cont. half calf, front hinge worn.

The dictionary is divided into sections dealing with subjects such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, cosmography, astronomy, navigation, optics, perspective, mechanics, hydrostatics. With long chapters on architecture, fortification and music.

DSB X, 264.

Provenance: Valdemar's Castle, Tåsinge.

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Books from Valdemar's Castle, 30 November 2022

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8,000–10,000 DKK

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5,000 DKK