The First Six Books of the Elements of Euclid in Which Coloured Diagrams and Symbols Are Used Instead of Letters for the Greatest Ease of Learners
by Byrne, Oliver; Oechslin, Werner (Introductory Essay)
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 3836517752
- ISBN 13
- 9783836517751
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Cologne (KÖLN): Taschen [9783836517751] 2022, facsimile. (hardcover) 95, xxix, 268pp. Near fine. 8vo. Boxed, as issued. Housed in sturdy black clamshell. Facsimile of the 1847 Oliver Byrne publication of Euclid's mathematical and geometric treatise (published in c. 300 BC), described as 'one of the oddest and most beautiful books of the 19th century. English, French, German text. A masterwork of art and science. There is a paper nameplate (tasteful) to the inside of the clam shell. Two volumes: the facsimile, cloth bound and the essay is bound as a paperback. Handsome set..
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- Spafford Books (CA)
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- Title
- The First Six Books of the Elements of Euclid in Which Coloured Diagrams and Symbols Are Used Instead of Letters for the Greatest Ease of Learners
- Author
- Byrne, Oliver; Oechslin, Werner (Introductory Essay)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 3836517752
- ISBN 13
- 9783836517751
- Publisher
- Taschen
- Place of Publication
- Cologne (KÖLN)
- This edition first published
- 2010-05
- Keywords
- Mathematics, Geometry, Logic, Taschen Books
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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