Paris, A. Hermann, 1886, in-4to, XII + 401 p., a few pages with pencil notes, reliure en d.-cuir , charnière devant part. fendu (mais ferme).
First edition of an influencial mathematical work by the great French mathematician Jules Tannery. DSB states: “Among his scientific publications, the «Introduction ...» excercised an especially great influence on younger generations of mathematicians. Émile Borel stated that it was a profound, vigorous, and elegant work that taught him how to think”. DSB XIII/249-251.
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