Mathematics
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1997 The Making of Tests for Index NumbersHeidelberg: 1997A scarce highly instructive work on the history and theory of indices.
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1997 The Making of Tests for Index NumbersHeidelberg: 1997A scarce highly instructive work on the history and theory of indices.
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1965 How to Gamble if You Must: Inequalities for Stochastic ProcessesNew York: 1965A detailed study on the concept of gambling and the statistic principles around it.
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1828 Scientific Dialogues, Intended for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young PeopleLondon: 1828A smart set of early nineteenth century educational scientific works, aimed at the 'Entertainment of Young People'.
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c1880 Table of Equalized Weights & Prices of CattleKirkcaldy: c1880A scarce Table of Equalized Weights & Prices of Cattle.
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1712 Cocker's Arithmetick: Being a Plain and Familiar Method, Suitable to theLondon: 1712A scarce early edition of the monumentally popular mathematics textbook by Edward Cocker, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece.
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1858 A Collection of Problems in Illustration of the Principles of Elementary MechanicsCambridge : 1858A scarce compendium of elementary mechanics by William Walton, the first edition.
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1823 The Doctrine and Application of FluxionsLondon: 1823A scarce copy of Thomas Simpson's influential study of mathematical fluxions.
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c1900 Handwritten Mathematical NotebookNot Stated: c1900A charming handwritten nineteenth century mathematics notebook, credited to one T. Horwood.
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1844 Mathematiques GeometrieNot Stated: 1844A charming French language handwritten manuscript about mathematics and geometry, authored in November 1844 by one George Cornwell.
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1851 The Power of Form Applied to Geometric TraceryLondon: 1851A very scarce first edition study on geometry and Gothic Architecture in geometrical form, complete with illustrations of one-hundred designs.
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1835 The Elements of Algebra Designed for the Use of Students in the UniversityCambridge: 1835In this textbook aimed towards Cambridge University students, James Wood concisely outlines the key elements of algebra
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1873 Sententiae Chronologicae or a Complete System of Ancient and Modern ChronologyLondon: 1873A scarce edition of this educational work on chronology from ancient times to modern day.
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1816 Abrege de Toutes les Sciences ou Encyclopedie des EnfansParis; Lille: 1816An illustrated French educational volume, exploring many subjects including the sciences, arts, and humanity.
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1903 Latitude and Longitude: How to Find ThemLondon : 1903A bright and interesting volume on the calculating of latitude and longitude, with diagrams.
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1806 The Young Surveyor's Guide; or, a Treatise on Practical Land SurveyingLondon: 1806A very rare first edition of this 19th century guide to land surveying, illustrated with wood engravings.
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1789 A Proposal for Uniformity of Weights and Measures in ScotlandEdinburgh: 1789The very scarce second edition of John Swinton's proposal for the enforcement of a uniform system of weights and measurements in Scotland in the late eighteenth century.
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1967 2vols Early Science in OxfordLondon: 1967Volumes I and II of Robert Gunther's set of books on Early Science in Oxford, with numerous plates, folding plates and illustrations.
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1861 A Treatise on Practical MensurationLondon: 1861A scarce, early, new and improved edition of this book on geometry and mathematics from the nineteenth century.
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1903 Papers of the Corps of Royal Engineers Volume XXVIII 1902Chatham: 1903The first edition, first impression of this collection of professional papers from the Corps of Royal Engineers from the year 1902.
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1840 The Elements of the Theory of AstronomyCambridge : 1840Scarce second edition of this mathematical book on astronomy by John Hymers.
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1829 The First Six Books of the Elements of Euclid with NotesDublin: 1829A scarce ninth Milliken edition of Euclid's first six books of elements with notes.
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1756 A Treatise of Algebra in Three PartsLondon: 1756The very scarce second edition of Colin Maclaurin's important treatise dealing principally with equations and the application of algebra to geometry. Illustrated with twelve folding plates.
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1835 Moore's Navigation ImprovedLondon: 1835The scarce second edition of this important improvement upon the navigational charts of Moore, by Thomas Kerigan.
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1894 The Inventions, Researches, and Writings of Nikola TeslaNew York: 1894The very scarce second edition of Thomas Commerford Martin's important account of the inventions and research of Nikola Tesla in his career up to 1893. Published in the same year as the first edition, and in the publisher's original cloth binding.
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1839 Gibson's Treatise on Land SurveyingDublin: 1839Marcus Trotter's very scarce edition of Robert Gibson's mathematical guide to methods of land surveying. Illustrated with three folding plates.
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1791-97 Appendix to Mr. Adam's Geometrical and Graphical Essays Plates to the GeometricalLondon: 1791-97An appendix and plate volume of George Adams' mathematical essay collection, collecting together thirty-four folding plates.
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1953 Thermodynamics Applied to Heat EnginesLondon: 1953A lovely leather-bound work which covers different aspects of thermodynamics and mechanical engineering, with folding plates and in-text illustrations.
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c1860 Practical Measuring Made EasyDerby: c1860A smart later edition of Hopppus' guide to measuring, bound in contemporary leather.
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1877-1888 12Vols in 4 Hardwicke's Science-GossipLondon: 1877-1888Twelve beautifully illustrated and fantastically informative volumes of this popular Victorian era popular science periodical.
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1898 A Treatise on Dynamics of a ParticleCambridge: 1898The signed first edition of this mathematician's informative and detailed study of particle dynamics. -
1917-1921 2Vol Studies in the History and Method of ScienceOxford: 1917-1921Charles Singer's extensively researched and illustrated two volume history of science and medicine, here in their first editions.
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1952 The Scientific Work of Rene Descartes 1596-1650London: 1952A very smart copy of this work on the scientific achievements of French philosopher, Rene Descartes. Written by J.F. Scott and including a foreword by H.W. Turnbull.
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1962 Descriptive Geometry With Three-Dimensional FiguresBudapest: 1962A wonderful mathematical work on geometry, complete here with three pairs of 3D glasses with which to view the plates.
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1632 Le Fondement de l'artifice universel, de l'illuminé docteur Raymond LulleParis: 1632An early edition of this work, which is sometimes regarded as the first work on computer science.
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1724 Documenti Arimmetici Necessariia a buoni Professori, e Maestri per facilitare lo scioglimento di varie domandeRome: 1724A very scarce work on mathematics written by Alessandro Maria di S. Matteo Romano.