Beschreibung
Geometrical and Grahical Essays, Containing a General Descriptin of the Mathematical Instruments Used in Geometry, Civil and Military Surveying, Levelling, and Perspective; With Many New Practical Problems, Illustrated by Thirty-Four Copper Plates. By George Adams and printed in London by C. Baldwin. 1813, 4th edition, 534 pp, 8.5 x 5.75 , 8vo, 3/4 leather binding. As-is, with front board detached. Loss to leather on spine, primarily towards top and bottom. First several pages loose at front. Staining to edges and corners of some pages. Some chipping, foxing, and edge wear to pages. Illustrated frontispiece at front that has bled into title page. Plates to the Geometrical and Graphical Essays, by the Late George Adams. The Fourth Edition, Corrected and Enlarged by William Jones. 1813, 34 foldout plates, 8.75 x 5.75 , 8vo, hardcover original boards. In good condition, with rubbing and wear to boards and label on spine. Hinges remain in good condition and plates are bound well. Light marginalia. Plates remain in good condition. Small punctures through front board, one of which goes through the first dozen plates. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce volume and it accompanying plate book from the works by George Adams the Younger (1750-1795), an English scientist, writer, and mathematical instrument maker to George III. Includes a variety of plates of calculations, diagrams, and instruments. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers RAREB1813HOQB
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