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Compendium:

Arithmetic

and Geo-

metry.

Brief-

composed upon the practice of lines /

term: Practice of lines: Also known as "calculating on the lines," this refers to the use of a counting board or abacus, which remained a standard method for practical business and engineering alongside written numerals.

and ciphers / according to the best /

term: Ciphers: This refers to the "new" method of calculation using Arabic numerals (0-9) as opposed to the traditional abacus or Roman numerals.

and shortest / manner / arranged /

described / and

published.

By a lov-

er of the mathe-

matical / arts.

Bavarian State Library Munich This text represents a modern institutional library stamp from the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, where this copy is held.

Halle

JOHANN THOLDE

of Hesse.

original: "Hallis / Johann Tholden / Hessum." Johann Tholde (c. 1565–1614), the editor of the Basilius Valentinus texts, was a chemist and salt-works official in Halle. His inclusion of a mathematical text reflects the early modern view that "Mathematical Arts" were essential for the practical application of science and alchemy.

A horizontal row of six decorative fleurons—stylized floral ornaments—acts as a divider between the author's name and the publication details.

Leipzig

Published by

Bartholomäus Voigt.

In the Year 1624.