The Elements of Universal Mathematics, or Algebra. To which is added, A Specimen of a Commentary on Sir Isaac Newton?s Universal Arithmetic. Containing Demonstrations of his Method of finding Divisors, and of his Rule for extracting the Root of a Binomial. Also a New Rule for determining the Form of an Assum?d Infinite Series.
Published by Samuel Peterson c.1752., London, 1752
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Seller: Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books, Toronto, ON, CanadaAlexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books
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Edition : Second Edition. , Contemporary calf boards with gilt decorative borderings. Rebacked skillfully. Spine in six compartments of raised bands with gilt decorative devices and rulings. Gilt title on green calf label on 2. , This is one of the most important works introducing Newtonian physics to continental Europe. Wilhelm Jacob Gravesande (1688-1742) was a Dutch lawyer and natural philosopher, chiefly remembered for developing experimental demonstrations of the laws of classical mechanics. As professor of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy at Leiden University, he helped to propagate Isaac Newton?s ideas in Continental Europe. , Size : 8vo. (184x127mm). , Illustrated with a multitude of in text equations as well as 4 fold out plates depicting mathematical relationships. , P. Title, Blank, Preface (iii-iv), 1-187 A near fine copy. Plates and text are clean and crisp.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Elements of Universal Mathematics, or Algebra. To which is added, A Specimen of a Commentary on Sir Isaac Newton?s Universal Arithmetic. Containing Demonstrations of his Method of finding Divisors, and of his Rule for extracting the Root of a Binomial. Also a New Rule for determining the Form of an Assum?d Infinite Series.
- Author
- Newton, Isaac; Gravesande, Wilhelm Jacob
- Publisher
- Samuel Peterson c.1752., London
- Publication year
- 1752
- Binding
- Hardcover
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Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. The business was founded in 1982 and has supplied Prints, Maps and Books to many private and public art collectors. It strives to present a friendly and helpful atmosphere to both expert and amateur collectors. The shop has grown considerably since its humble beginnings to an internationally respected firm. We exhibit at major map & book fairs in North America and Europe and are happy to organize presentations of materials for corporations, interior designers and individuals. We are always interested in purchasing collections or individual items of quality. Catalogues and lists are issued periodically and we would be delighted to have details of customers specific interests, so we can contact them when examples come into stock.…
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