S. D. Poisson - Traité de Mécanique - 1811

Treatise on Mechanics — S. D. Poisson — Original Edition 1811 — 2 Volumes — Period Binding with the Arms of the Academy of Paris

Superb copy of the famous Treatise on Mechanics by Siméon Denis Poisson (1781-1840), one of the greatest French mathematicians and physicists of the 19th century.

POISSON, S. D.
Treatise on Mechanics
Paris, Veuve Courcier, 1811.
2 volumes, octavo.
FIRST EDITION.
Complete with engraved folding plates.

Very elegant Romantic/Empire-style binding in full blond calfskin of the period: covers richly framed with gilt fillets; large central gilt decoration with the arms of the Academy of Paris bearing the inscription: “Académie de Paris – Prix du concours”; smooth and gilt spine; ticketing pieces; marbled edges; old binder’s label from the Parisian Bradel.

An ornamental and harmonious ensemble, particularly appealing in a library.

A major work of French analytic mechanics from the early 19th century, published by:
Siméon Denis Poisson, professor at the École Polytechnique, member of the Academy of Sciences, and author of famous works on elasticity, electricity, potential theory, probability, and rational mechanics.

The treatise contains numerous mathematical developments and folding technical plates.

Very good overall condition: bindings solid and uniform; gilding well preserved; interior fresh; plates present; a few normal signs of use and light foxing scattered with age.

A sought-after piece
Beautiful collectible edition combining: original edition, decorative period binding, prestigious academic provenance, major scientific interest.

Rare in this complete and uniform state.
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