The Theoretic Arithmetic of the Pythagoreans

Taylor, Thomas. The Theoretic Arithmetic of the Pythagoreans. Introductory essay by Manly P. Hall. New York: Samuel Weiser, 1978. Third impression of the 1972 edition. Hardcover with original dust jacket. A study of Pythagorean number philosophy, combining arithmetic, mathematical diagrams, and the mystical and symbolic properties of numbers. Includes a portrait frontispiece and black-and-white illustrations, diagrams, and tables. Very Good condition, with age-toning and handwritten notes on the front free endpaper. Sampled text pages appear unmarked. Dust jacket in Good condition, with rubbing, edge wear, small tears and chips, and a small abrasion to the lower front panel. Original $15.00 jacket price intact. See photographs.