EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE, ORIGINAL 1577 EDITION OF \"ARITHMETICA\". This important 16th century work was written by Jiřík Goerl z Goerlšteyna [aka Girjka Gorla z Gorlssteyna, George Goerlich of Goerlštejna, et al.] (d.1591) and printed by Jiří Černý z Černého Mostu, Prague, Czechoslovakia. Informative text contains five parts in one volume, \"the first dealing chiefly with the fundamental operations with counters, the second with written operations, the third with fractions, the fourth with business arithmetic, and the fifth with the rule of false and allied topics\" (see Smith, Rara Arithmetica).The present work is \"Very rare...the book is seldom mentioned by bibliographers\" (see Smith). Alhough various digital sources correctly identify this early math treatise as Czech in both language and origin, a number of reference sources including Smith erroneously identify the language as Polish. German-born author was a graduate of the Latin school who learned Czech and taught math at Prague, where he also became a notary public. At the end of 1576 he published, at Prague, \"Ein Nutzlich vnd to ünstlich...Rechenbuch\", a reckoner (i.e., arithmetic) book devoted to the Emperor Rudolf II. Text described how to count linách and with Arabic numerals, along with the basics of algebra and problems related to mercantile practice. In 1577 Goerl issued the present work, in Czech, which was far more comprehensive and thorough and geared toward a youthful audience. This was followed by a second editionin 1597 and third edition in 1610. All are rare today, though the first edition especially so with no other known copies located. Smith, Rara Arithmetica, 353; USTC 567776.Condition: Rare book remains in fair condition only (see images). Volume bound in contemporary vellum (probably original) over wooden boards; cover worn and bearing remnants of clasps, scattered staining, fraying, a few paper flaws with loss, etc. Text in Czech with Latin passages,and arranged in five parts. Volume contains 2 [of 6] leaves; 85 [of 89] numbered leaves, including 4 section titles (2 not included in the foliation) and numerous woodcut illustrations in text, lacking first title, 3 preliminaries, and leaves 1, 3, 5, 6, & 32; and measures approx 6\" tall x 4\" wide x 1\" thick. Quite a find and a very worthy acquisition indeed.Payment and Shipping: Please see our response and offer with confidence. Never a reserve and very low opening offer as always. For international shipping quote, please contact us. buyers with no established response must contact us before offerding. Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax or include dealer tax resale number. Payment must be received within 5 days after close of sale unless other arrangements are made beforehand. Thanks for your interest!
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