The Exact Sciences in Antiquity

Copenhagen: Munksgaard, 1951. Original beige paper wraps with red and black printing, this is Vol IX of the distinguished series entitled Acta Historica Scientiarum Naturalium et Medicinalium. The pages have not been opened. The 190 pp cover Egyptian and Babylonian mathematics, astronomy, and finally, the origin and transmission of Hellenistic science. In addition to the text, there are 14 plates, all present. With the exception of some sunning of the spine, and the signature stamp (very neat) of former owner, the book is very good in every other way.. First Thus. Original Wraps. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Trade. (Inventory #: WN223NL)