Breve e Facil Introduzzione alla Geographia e Trigonometria

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(MATHEMATICS). Porto, Emanuel (Menachem Zion)

printer

Crivellari

Place

Padua

Publication

1640

Description

FIRST EDITION. Two mathematical engraved plates at end

references

cf. Fürst III,116; unrecorded by BMC

summary

Porto (c.1600-1660), held Rabbinical office in Padua. “He was an excellent mathematician and astronomer, and his works were highly praised by Andrea Argoli and extolled in Italian sonnets by Tomaso Ercaloni and Benedetto Luzzatto.” JE, X pp.133-4; see also A. Yaari, Mechkarei Sepher (1958) pp.303-6) “A necesary and very useful study for all - particulalrly Knights.” (Title page). A most uncommon work

pp.(12),53,(5). Stamp on verso of title, several leaves with extensive neat marginal repairs, not affecting text. Modern patterned boards. 4to

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