Elements of Geometry and Trigonometry : Revised and adapted to the course of mathematical instruction in the United States by Charles Davies
by Legendre, A.M.; Translated by David Brewster; Adapted by Charles Davies
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Philadelphia: A.S. Barnes and Co., 1843. Hardcover. Sm 8vo (8.25" x 5.25"), later full calf, title gilt stamped at spine. vii, 9-297 pp., with 62 pp. of a "Table of Logarithmic Numbers." B&w charts and diagrams throughout. Early ownership inscription of one "Francis N. Blood" on ffep., followed by an inscription on flyleaf, "Francis N. Blood, Geometry & Trigonometry, Bost. $1.16, 1843." CONDITION: Very good, extremities lightly worn, slight loss at head and foot of spine, lightly foxed, binding sound.
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- Elements of Geometry and Trigonometry : Revised and adapted to the course of mathematical instruction in the United States by Charles Davies
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- Legendre, A.M.; Translated by David Brewster; Adapted by Charles Davies
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- Philadelphia: A.S. Barnes and Co., 1843
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- FFEP
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- Spine
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- Foxed
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...