Auction 348 Old & Rare Books - Natural History - Science - Medicine
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(EMERSON, W.). The method of increments. Wherein the principles are demonstrated; and the practice thereof shewn in the solution of problems. Lond., J. Nourse, 1763. viii, 147 pp. 4°. Cont. cf. in lozenge-shaped motif, w. dec. gilt back, gilt coat of arms w. 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' on both sides (Corpus Christi College, Oxford), surrounded by a gilt floral border, inside dentelles & all edges gilt. (Upper joint split (front side loose), corners worn, slightly browned/foxed).

First edition of this work by the English mathematician William Emerson (1701-82). - Honeyman Coll. 958; Brunet II, 967-68: "Ouvrage fort estimé".

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