Lot 345
Robertson (John) A General Treatise of Mensuration..., second edition, 3 folding engraved plates, contemporary red morocco, gilt, for J.Wilcox, 1748.
Hammer Price: £950
Description
Robertson (John) A General Treatise of Mensuration...composed for the Benefit of Artificiers, Builders, Measurers, Surveyors, Guagers, Farmers, Gentlemen, Young Students etc., second edition, 3 folding engraved plates, very occasional spotting, Macclesfield copy with embossed stamp to title and South Library bookplate, handsome contemporary red morocco, gilt, with decorative gilt borders of birds, crowns, thistles & acorns, spine gilt in compartments and five raised bands, green morocco label, g.e., spine a little rubbed and faded, joints cracked, 12mo, for J.Wilcox, 1748.
⁂ Much-expanded edition of that of 1739, aimed at both artisans and mathematicians.
Description
Robertson (John) A General Treatise of Mensuration...composed for the Benefit of Artificiers, Builders, Measurers, Surveyors, Guagers, Farmers, Gentlemen, Young Students etc., second edition, 3 folding engraved plates, very occasional spotting, Macclesfield copy with embossed stamp to title and South Library bookplate, handsome contemporary red morocco, gilt, with decorative gilt borders of birds, crowns, thistles & acorns, spine gilt in compartments and five raised bands, green morocco label, g.e., spine a little rubbed and faded, joints cracked, 12mo, for J.Wilcox, 1748.
⁂ Much-expanded edition of that of 1739, aimed at both artisans and mathematicians.
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