16th century Edition of Euclid's Geometry

EVCLIDIS ELEMENTORVM LIBRI XV. GRAECE & LATINE, (Paris: William Cauellat, 1558), 324 pp., 8vo (6.5 x 4.5 in.), vellum covers, numerous engravings illustrating theorems. A printer's error mis-numbers the pages with folio 89 followed by 59 and its subsequent numerals.

With descriptive sheet from Philadelphia bookseller William H. Allen. Estate Collection of the late Charles F.T. Nakarai, Durham, North Carolina

19th century private library plate; soiling and age toning to vellum; a few light internal stains. Good condition.

$400 - 800