[Rarebooks] FS: Viviani's important study in the history of mathematics. Florence: 1659

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(MATHEMATICS) Viviani, Vincenzio. DE MAXIMUS ET MINIMUS GEOMETRICA DIVINATIO: In Quintum Conicorum Apollonii Pergaei Adhuc Desideratum... Florence: Joseph Cocchini. 1659. First edition. Folio. 2 volumes in 1. (16),154;(4),154,(2)pp. Both title pages printed in red & black. Volume I with 2 copper engraved plates, and Volume II with 2 woodcut plates. Text throughout profusely illustrated with diagrams. 19th century calf over boards, spine somewhat rubbed. Top 3 inches of front hinge split, but still very sound. 	$3,500.00 (trade discount allowed)
An important study in the history of mathematics. Viviani has reconstructed and published for the first time the fifth book of Apollonius of Perga's Conics ("Konika") with his own additions. See Riccardi, column 625 #1, "raro e pregiato." Brunet V column 1335.


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