The Elements of Euclid; Viz., The First Six Books, Together with the Eleventh and Twelfth. The errors by which Theon, or others, have long ago vitiated these books, are corrected, and some of Euclid's demonstrations are restored. Also the book of Euclid's Data, in like manner corrected, by Robert Simpson, M.D.. This item is unavailable.The Elements of Euclid; Viz., The First Six Books, Together with the Eleventh and Twelfth. The errors by which Theon, or others, have long ago vitiated these books, are corrected, and some of Euclid's demonstrations are restored. Also the book of Euclid's Data, in like manner corrected, by Robert Simpson, M.D.

Original full tan calf, single gilt fillets framing boards. Raised bands, gilt decor, and gilt lettering to spine. Blind decor to board edges. 8vo. Chip to top spine. A couple of spots of red sealing wax to front board. Owner's signature to front free endpage and t.p. Mild foxing, especially to early and late pp. 3 folding plates, with some offsetting to adjoining pp.; in-text diagrams throughout. Scattered pencil margin annots and doodles: some attempts at geometry but more assorted images of a non-scholarly character: a cow, a house, a man in a top hat, etc., arguably charming and generally unobtrusive. Robert Simpson (1687-1768), Scottish mathematician. 'Simpson's Euclid', his attempt to restore and perfect Euclid's Elements, was first published in 1756 and would later appear in over 70 different editions or translations; it remained influential well into the 20th century. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. Size: viii, 528pp., 3 folding plates. …