An elaborate architectural title border featuring allegorical figures and mathematical symbols. At the top, a seated female figure representing Mathematics or Science holds a large compass and a celestial globe, flanked by two putti engaged in calculations and geometric study. To her left and right are polyhedral shapes (an icosahedron and a dodecahedron). The central title text is flanked by two standing bearded male figures in classical robes, likely representing ancient mathematicians or philosophers. The base of the frame is decorated with grotesque masks, cornucopias of fruit, and a central emblem of a cube within a circle.

THEATER

OF MATHE-

matical &

Mechanical Instru-

ments by Jacques

Besson of Dauphiné, A province in southeastern France.

learned Mathematician.

WITH THE INTERPRETA-

tion of the Illustrations herein,

original: "Figures d'iceluy"

By FRANÇOIS BÉROALDE.

François Béroalde de Verville (1556–1626) was a notable writer and scholar who provided the commentary for this edition.

IN LYON,

By Barthelemy Vincent,

With Royal Privilege.

A "Privilege" was a legal monopoly granted by the King to a printer to publish a specific work, serving as an early form of copyright.

1578.