Tables of Logarithms ... with a preface and precepts for an explanation and use of the same, by Nevil Maskelyne ....

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  • Original publisher's blue wrappers.
  • London: F Wingrave, 1792
By Taylor, M - MATHEMATICS - MASKELYNE
London: F Wingrave, 1792. First Edition.. Original publisher's blue wrappers.. Very good, untrimmed; some wear to the wrappers; modest browning to the pages of the Preface.. Folio. [16], 64, [446] pp.. a - d2, A - 5C2-1

An important, accurate, and massive set of tables accompanied by a 64 page preface (dated Jan. 14, 1793) and introduction by Maskelyne, The author was on the staff of the Nautical Almanac and a pupil of Hutton. Henderson #92.

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Title

Tables of Logarithms ... with a preface and precepts for an explanation and use of the same, by Nevil Maskelyne ....

Author

Taylor, M - MATHEMATICS - MASKELYNE

Binding

Original publisher's blue wrappers.

Condition

Very Good

Publisher

F Wingrave: London

Date

1792

Edition

First Edition.


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