A new mathematical dictionary: wherein is contain'd not only the explanation of the bare terms, but likewise an history of the rise, progress, state, properties etc. of things, both in pure mathematics, and natural philosophy

Stone, E[dmund]

Published by J. Senex, W. & J. Innys, J. Osborn, T. Longman and T. Woodward, London, 1726

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First edition, 8vo, pp. [2] plus unpaginated text in double column, plus errata leaf and [4] pages Senex ads; full contemporary calf, joints restored, else very good and sound. Ownership signature on title page of Leo Dix. Stone (d. 1768) was 18 years old before he learned to read, but afterwards made extraordinary progress. He was the author of a number of mathematical and astronomical works, and edited two editions of Euclid. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society. Plenty of copies in the institutions but the book is scarce in the trade. A second edition followed in 1743. Which edition of Stone that was used by Johnson is unknown. There was a second edition published in 1743 which may be more plausible. Seller Inventory # 60308

Bibliographic Details

Title: A new mathematical dictionary: wherein is ...

Publisher: J. Senex, W. & J. Innys, J. Osborn, T. Longman and T. Woodward, London

Publication Date: 1726

Edition: 1st Edition