Description: Tracts, mathematical and philosophical. Vol. I. Author: Hutton, Charles Title: Tracts, mathematical and philosophical. Vol. I. Publication: London: printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786 Description: First edition, 4to, pp. vii, [1], 269, [1]; 4 engraved plates (3 folding), woodcut diagrams and tables in the text; the fine Macclesfield copy in contemporary mottled calf, elaborate gilt decorated spine, red morocco label; edges stained yellow; engraved bookplates of Gen. G. L. Parker, and the South Library bookplate, Earls of Macclesfield, and with 2 small pressure stamps on preliminaries. In a new maroon cloth clamshell box. Volume I is all that was published at this time. These tracts were expanded and reprinted in 1812 in 3 volumes. The ninth tract is entitled "New Experiments in Artillery." Hutton was professor of Mathematics at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, where his experiments took place. Not such a common book, by any means. ESTC locates only a dozen copies, and just 3 in the U.S.: American Philosophical Society, the Huntington and Smithsonian. Seller ID: 43279 Subject: Bindings, Mathematics, Military, Science Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 3615 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Author: Hutton, Charles
Publisher: printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson
Year Printed: 1786
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
