WORMS, ASHER ANSHIL. Maphte’ach Algebra Hachadashah - Clavis Algebrae Novae

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $600

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author

(MATHEMATICS)

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Bonaventura de Launoy

Place

Offenbach

Publication

1721

Description

FIRST EDITION. Additional Latin title and two-page Latin introduction by the Author. Numerous tables of problems and solutions

references

Vinograd, Offenbach 60 (unaware of Latin title and introduction)

summary

The author was born in Frankfurt am Main in 1695 and spent his career as Chief Physician of the Jewish Hospital of his native town. He was interested in a wide range of subjects, especially Massoretic studies. See H. Friedenwald, Jewish Luminaries in Medical History (1967)

pp.(2),(4),40. Opening two leaves neatly repaired. Contemporary boards. 12mo

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