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[NEWTON, Isaac]. GREAVES, John (1602-1652). Miscellaneous Works. London: J. Hughs for J. Brindley, 1737.
2 volumes, 8o (194 x 114 mm). Red and black title, 8 engraved plates (3 folding), various head-pieces. Contemporary calf (rebacked, original lettering-piece laid down, light rubbing). Provenance: Peter Burrell (bookplate).
FIRST COLLECTED EDITION including Greaves' Pyramidographia and the first printing of Newton's essay on the length of a cubit. Newton's analysis derives from Greaves' studies, and Greaves was considered to be one of the great mathematicians of his day. (2)
2 volumes, 8o (194 x 114 mm). Red and black title, 8 engraved plates (3 folding), various head-pieces. Contemporary calf (rebacked, original lettering-piece laid down, light rubbing). Provenance: Peter Burrell (bookplate).
FIRST COLLECTED EDITION including Greaves' Pyramidographia and the first printing of Newton's essay on the length of a cubit. Newton's analysis derives from Greaves' studies, and Greaves was considered to be one of the great mathematicians of his day. (2)