A dissertation on the geometrical analysis of the antients. With a Collection of Theorems and Problems, without solutions, for the exercise of young students.
Canterbury.
Printed and sold by Simmons and Kirkby, 1774.
First edition.
8vo.
[2], xxiv, 32pp. With two engraved folding plates. Disbound. Scattered spotting.
The first edition of John Lawson's (1723/4-1779) geometry primer, intended for a juvenile readership. Lawson laments that 'this noble science seems of late to have met with less regard than it's dignity and usefulness demand' having been eclipsed by algebra.
ESTC T87690.
£ 200.00
Antiquates Ref: 22452
