EULER, Elémens d'Algèbre, 1795
EULER, Léonard.
Elémens d'Algèbre.
Lyon, Bruyset, An III [1795].
Two volumes 8vo (195 x 125 mm), xvi-704 pages / (4)-668 pages. binding : Contemporary quarter calf, gilt flat spine. Bindings slightly rubbed. Strong foxings. Joint splitting on volume II.
Important book from the famous Euler.
The first edition treats of determinate algebra. This contains one of the earliest attempts to place the fondamental processes on a scientific basis. This work also include the proof of the binomial theorem for an unrestricted index.
The second volume treats of indeterminate or Diophantine algebra. This contains the solution of some of the problems proposed by Fermat, (Sotheran).
"Second French edition; the substantial additions by Lagrange occur for the first time" (Honeyman).
references: Honeyman [II, 1076 : "Second French edition; the substantial additions by Lagrange occur for the first time"].
provenance: Stamps from bibliothèque communale de Bourganeuf.
Price : 450 €