EULER, Leonhard (1707-1783). Methodus inveniendi lineas curvas. Lausanne and Geneva: M.-M. Bousquet & Cie, 1744. 4° (233 x 185mm). Title printed in red and black with engraved device (top margins waterstained throughout with occasional soiling and light damstaining). Contemporary half calf (worn and broken). FIRST EDITION.

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