Euler. Elémens d'Algèbre. The first edition to include the famous chapter of Lagrange on Diophantine equations
EULER, Léonard. Elémens d'Algèbre.
Lyon, Bruyset, An III (1795).
750 €
8vo (7,7x4,9 inches) of T1 : 1 ff. (title page), 704 pp.; T2 : [9] ff., 668 pp. binding: Contemporary full marbled sheepskin. Flat spine gilt, title and volume number in gilt on lettering-pieces. Gilt rolls on edges. Marbled edges. Foxing. Pages 177 to 192 of T1 are missing (gathering not bound). Binding a little rubbed. Head of spine of T1 is missing.
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].
