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the forerunner of mathematical recreations and its use in the art of illusionism and magic
an early manual for the first "mentalists"
Ozanam, Jacques. Recreations mathematiques et physiques VOL I. Amsterdam: Gallet, 1696.
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Ozanam, Jacques. Recreations mathematiques et physiques VOL II. Paris : Jombert, 1696.
2 volumes in 8vo (188x120 mm), contemporary calf with gilt decorations at spine, pp. [16], 265, [1]; 266-583, [25, the last is blank]. Engraved title-page.
Second edition of the forerunner of modern books on mathematical recreations, including illusionism, mentalism, fireworks, conjuring, sundials and clocks.
84 engraved folding plates (45 first Vol., 39 second), that support the solution of mathematical, arithmetic, geometric, optical or cosmographic problems or that visualize the mechanism of a clock.
Scarce second edition (1st published in 1694) of the first work on recreational mathematics. This is one of the most popular books on the subject, dealing, among the other subjects,… Read More

First Edition of The most complete and accurate Pilot Book and nautical charts of XVIII century
All plates contemporary hand-colored
Roux, Joseph.Recueil des principaux plans, des ports, et rades de la mer Mediterranee estraits de ma carte en douze feuilles dediee a Mons.gr le Duc de Choiseul Ministre de la guerre et de la marine gravee avec privilege du Roy par son tres humble serviteur Joseph Roux hidrographe du Roy. A Marseille, 1764.
8vo oblong, quarter vellum binding on hand coloured paper, f. [1-title page], 121 [plates], pp.2 (index), engraved title page by Laurent.
121 engraved plates representing the plans of the main harbours and havens of the Mediterranean sea including coastline and main buildings, anchorages, sea depth, lighthouses, fortifications, best approach directions, main obstacles all handcoloured by a contemporary hand.
The Recueil des principaux plans, des ports can be considered the most detailed and accurate Portolan of its time. Meant to be used by sailors during navigations… Read More