Scientist Scholar Scoundrel

by Jeremy M Libri Norman Guglielmo Subject

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First edition

New York: The Grolier Club, 2013. 1st Edition. xxii, 176, 2 pp including Index . Illustrated. 8vo. 9 x 6 . Printed blue paper covers. Nr Fine. Item #50526 Guglielmo Libri Carucci dalla Sommaja was an Italian count and mathematician, who became known for his love and subsequent theft of ancient and precious manuscripts. Appointed the Inspector of Libraries in France, Libri began

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