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19932090502113716669Not Available 1993. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Not Available paperback
19632082402113506780Dai Nihon tosho 1963. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Dai Nihon tosho paperback
1020664606.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1527872580.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
LD6063America 19th Century. Early cloth-covered boards; 13.5 x 8.25 inches; approx. pp. 140 completely full with equations handwritten in ink with calligraphic headings decorated in color. Spine tips chipped with gatherings exposed; corners and edges of boards a bit scuffed; hinges reinforced. Bright and beautiful text block. <br/><br/>This unique manuscript volume contains complex arithmetic not often seen in student workbooks of the period such as perpetuities at compound interest foreign exchange insurance commission and brokerage and more -- all of it spectacularly rendered. The simple or complex beauties of mathematical equations and arithmetic sequences are heightened here by the wonderful hand that elegantly carries them out. The penmanship is invariably tidy refined and frequently quite lovely and it is remarkable that the hand which so deftly records the numbers and explanatory text is also capable of such variety in the subject headings -- from exacting almost typographic block Roman letters to ornate serifs that swirl into a whimsical face -- rendered in multiple bright colors and minute detail. Visually striking throughout a distant look at a full page is as rewarding as the close scrutiny of a single element. And rigorous to boot addressing vulgar fractions with promiscuous examples which is so much fun to say geometrical progression annuities ships' tonnage cubic measure and rules -- plenty of rules rules made marvelous. hardcover
179735620Lansingburgh: Printed by William W. Wands 1797. Hardcover. Poor. 12mo. xlii 297 pages 2 pages appendix 1 page errata 12 pages of subscriber names. Lacks the frontispiece engraving by A. Reed of coins in current usage in the U.S. Brown calf leather binding with leather title label on the spine. The Rear cover is detached. Front cover is near detached. Front hinge and front outer joint cracked. Light to moderate toning to the text. Several old ink notes and numbers on the end sheets title page introduction page last subscriber page and rear end sheets. These ink notes include math work names dates and letters. This copy was formerly owned by "Silas Titus F.D. Water. Born 23rd April 1789." On the last subscriber page is the note - "Oysterbay Township.at Bethpage 1810 Sept. 20."<br /> <br /> Howes L 196 - "First book to adopt the dollar sign." Sabin 39719. Printed by William W. Wands hardcover
