Lot 307
Mathematics - Whiting, Thomas
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 January 2015 at 11:00 GMT
£325
Description
Mathematical, geometrical and philosophical delights. London: Whiting, Davis, Gale, Leybourn & Kemmish, 1798. ?Second edition, 4to, [bound with Whiting, T.] Poetical delights. [1797], pp. [5]-36 only; original cloth-backed boards, worn, binding broken; sold not subject to return
Footnote
Note: This would appear to be a rare reprint of the first edition which appeared as 11 parts between 1792 and 1797. Although this edition does not appear to call for plates some pages (eg p.113-120) comprise mathematical calculations printed horizontally.