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Mathematics
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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. -
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. -
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. -
c1860 Practical Measuring Made EasyDerby: c1860A smart later edition of Hopppus' guide to measuring, bound in contemporary leather. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1841 Principles of Mechanism, Designed for Students in the Universities, and for Engineering Students GenerallyLondon: 1841A handsome prize binding of this book on mechanics by Robert Willis. A scarce, first edition. -
1904-1916 Six German Publications on MathematicsWien: 1904-1916A scarce collection of German publications on mathematics. -
1884 Lehrbuch der Theorie der Periodischen Functionen Einer VariabelnLeipzig: 1884A scarce German mathematical work from astronomer Otto Rausenberger -
1700 L'Usage du Compas de Proportion Expliquie et DemontreParis: 1700An uncommonly bright copy of Jacques Ozanam's geometry work regarding the uses of the compass. -
1960 2vol Problems OmnibusLondon: 1960-1962An excellent set in two volumes of Hubert Phillips' Problem Omnibus, the first editions comprising word puzzles, inference, and mathematical problems. -
1690 Cursus Mathematicus Mathematical Sciences in Nine BooksLondon: 1690A scarce, illustrated mathematical work written by William Leybourn. An encyclopaedic work. -
c1780 Handwritten Arithmetic ManuscriptNot Stated: c1780A stunning hand-written piece containing arithmetic written in calligraphy styled to the period. -
1769 Cours de Physique ExperimentaleParis: 1769A scarce, first French edition of Pieter van Musschenbroek's treatise on experimental physics. -
1739 Logarithmologia or the Whole Doctrine of LogarithmsLondon: 1739-1740An excellent, first edition copy of this very scarce mathematical work on logarithms. From the library of a pioneering engineer and mathematician. -
1568 Sommario di Tutte le Scienze del Magnifico Messer Domenico DelfinoVenetia; [Venice]: 1568A very scarce translation of Alfonso de la Torre's important humanist work on morals and human wisdom, here translated into Italian by Domencio Delfino, who was wrongly thought to be the sole author of this work. -
1734 The Analyst or a Discourse Addressed to An Infidel MathematicianDublin: 1734The very scarce first edition of George Berkeley's mathematical treatise, critiquing the foundations of calculus. A foundational text, which influenced the development of calculus. -
An Essay on the Ancient Weights and Money, and the Roman and Greek Liquid MeasuresOxford : 1836An uncommon first edition copy of this fascinating examination of early weights and measure by Robert Hussey. -
Nouveau Manuel Complet de Numismatique AncienneParis: 1851A nicely bound French work on the study of numismatics, witten by J. Barthelemy, in a nice half vellum binding. -
A Comparative View of the Various Institutions for the Assurance of LivesLondon: 1826The first edition of accomplished mathematician Charles Babbage's first written work. This work being the first thorough treatise on actuarial theory. -
1848 Hoppus's Practical Measurer Or Measuring Made Easy With A New Set Of TablesLondon: 1848An interesting mathematical guide to measuring. -
1911 A Treatise on Surveying Reginald E Middleton and Osbert Chadwick Part 2London: 1911A fascinating and informative manual on the mathematics of surveying; providing details regarding the methods of topographical surveys and trigonometrical control for hydrographic surveys. -
c1790 Ullage Cask Series of Tables James Boydell Very Scarce New EdLondon: c1790A interesting work designed to aid with the calculating void spaces in casks. A very scarce work being a mathematical aid. -
1833 Report of Meetings of the British Association Science York Oxford First EdLondon: 1833The first edition of this report regarding the British Association for the Advancement of Science's meetings in 1831 and 1832. To this work there are the proceedings and transactions. -
1904-05 Urban District of Handsworth Electric Light and Power Supply StaffordLondon: 1904-05A scarce record of the electricity and power supplies to the district of Handsworth in the early twentieth century. -
1829 E Arthur New Spirit Calculator Rules Reducing Compounding Spirits UncommonWorcester: 1829An uncommon first edition of E Arthur's 'The New Spirit Calculator'. -
1975 Scientific Instruments by Harriet Wynter and Anthony Turner Illustrated ReceiptLondon: 1975The first edition of this profusely illustrated work detailing the history and variety of scientific instruments, presented in excellent condition in the original dustwrapper. -
1847 Augustus De Morgan Arithmetical Books From The Invention Of PrintingLondon: 1847A catalogue of books on arithmetic by the notable British mathematician and logician Augustus De Morgan who made major contributions to the study of logic (including the formulation of De Morgan’s laws) and introduced the term "mathematical induction". -
1830 A Treatise on Practical Mensuration by A Nesbit ScarceYork: 1830A scarce copy of A Treatise on Practical Mensuration, in Eight Parts by A. Nesbit. -
1956 Science and the Economic Order Fine Binding Richard Merton Alfred PetersonFrankfurt: 1956An attractively bound collaborative work on scientific economy. -
1950 Catalogue Newton Grace K. Babson Collection Webber First Edition Limited Edition IllustratedNew York: 1950A first edition, limited edition copy 'Catalogue of the Works of Sir Isaac Newton' from the Grace K. Babson Collection. -
1929 Repair of Ancient Buildings Powys First Edition IllustratedLondon: 1929A first edition copy of A. R. Powys' 'Repair of Ancient Buildings'. -
1842 The Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science Volume XX New and United Series Carbon into Silicon Electricity HydrodynamicsLondon: 1842The twentieth volume of this historically renowned scientific journal. This volume boasts a variety of articles on contemporary scientific development such as the connexion of electricity with evaporation, terrestrial magnetism, silica and carbon, arseniu -
1893 Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science Volume XXXV Fifth Series January-JuneLondon: 1893The thirty fifth volume of this historically renowned scientific journal. This volume covers January-June 1893 of the fifth series and boasts a variety of articles on contemporary scientific development, on the diffusion of light, the fusion constants of