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Mathematical instruments.- Robertson (John) A treatise of such mathematical instruments, as are

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Mathematical instruments.- Robertson (John) A treatise of such mathematical instruments, as are

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NO RESERVE Mathematical instruments.- Robertson (John) A treatise of such mathematical instruments, as are usually put into a portable case: containing their various uses in arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, architecture, surveying, first edition, engraved folding frontispiece and 6 plates, some spotting and light staining, lightly browned, contemporary speckled calf, later gilt, spine in compartments, joints splitting, but holding firm, head of spine little chipped, corners worn, a few scuffs, rubbed, [Tomash & Williams R100], 8vo, Printed for T. Heath, Mathematical Instrument-Maker, 1747.

⁂ A very good copy of 'one of the most complete descriptions of a set of portable mathematical instruments extant' (Tomash & Williams), which is rare at auction.

Provenance: Erwin Tomash (book label).

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Mathematical instruments.- Robertson (John) A treatise of such mathematical instruments, as are

Name: Mathematical instruments.- Robertson (John) A treatise of such mathematical instruments, as are
SKU: 132669329
Price: 600 GBP
Availability: InStock