Mathematics.- Fine (Oronce) De rebus mathematicis, hactenus desideratis, Libri IIII, first edition, Paris, Ex officina Michaelis Vascosani, 1556.

Mathematics.- Finé (Oronce) De rebus mathematicis, hactenus desideratis, Libri IIII, first edition, collation: * a-x6 y4 z6, ruled in red throughout, woodcut initials, diagrams and illustrations, a few leaves browned, name inked out from foot of title, 17th century calf, gilt, with arabesque central device to covers, rebacked and corners repaired, bit worn, folio (294 x 202mm.), Paris, Ex officina Michaelis Vascosani, 1556.

⁂ "A masterpiece of restrained style, through the beauty of its types and the elegance of their arrangement." (Updike). "Finé's last work, printed posthumously and designed as a memorial to the author. The preliminary matter includes a dedication to Henri II by Antoine Mizauld, verses by Finé's sons, Jean and the younger Oronce, and a long poem on Finé's life by Mizauld." (Mortimer).

Literature: Mortimer, Harvard French 231; Adams F471.