Conclusiones mathematicas, practicas, y especulativas defendidas en el principio del segundo aņo .

ARAYA, Fernando de.

Published by Nicolas de la Cruz Bagay,, Manila,, 1758

About this Item

First and only edition of a brief dissertation on the practical use of mathematics in the military by the Spanish soldier Fernando de Araya, "alferez de una de las compaņias del regimiento del rey nuestro seņor", who studied at Manilla's Jesuit University. With the Jesuit mathematician Francisco Ortiz Zugasti (1727-1772) as praeses. Although the letterpress presswork leaves much to be desired, the frontispiece is nicely executed and well printed, and the Italian laid paper is excellent and very white. In very good condition. Silk covering torn at the spine (front board nearly detached) and with faded patches along the edge of the front board. A rare Manilla imprint, bound in silk.l De Backer & Sommervogel VIII, col. 1534; Medina, La imprenta en Manila 260; WorldCat (7 copies). With engraved frontispiece equestrian portrait of Ferdinand VI, King of Spain and Emperor of the Indies, with his horse standing on two globes apparently intended to represent the fact that his realm spans the globe, with his arms at the head of the page, supported by winged putti. Further with a woodcut headpiece, tailpiece and 2 decorated initials. Pages: [4], 4 ll. Seller Inventory # 21430

Bibliographic Details

Title: Conclusiones mathematicas, practicas, y ...

Publisher: Nicolas de la Cruz Bagay,, Manila,

Publication Date: 1758

Binding: Hardcover