cloth, silver-stamped covers and spine
1944 · New York, NY
by Euclid
Limited to 500 copies. Lacking the slipcase. Some rubbing to the spine and edges, else a near fine copy. Bookplate of Herb H. Johnson on the front pastedown. Neat gift inscription on the verso of the front free endpaper. Designed by Bruce Rogers, as noted on the AIGA Design Archives website. Introduction from an essay by Paul Valéry. List of definitions. Solutions to 47 geometrical problems set forth by the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid. Use of color throughout.
The typography is by the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded (truncated)
The typography is by the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded (truncated)