Arrington and Sims Engine Foundation, (1 folder, 1889)
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The images display various pages from the book, including the title page, diagrams of geometric principles, and sections of mathematical text. Some pages appear worn with signs of aging, indicating its historical significance. The presence of marginalia or inscriptions suggests it was actively used for study or teaching. The binding and page layout also reflect the publication era’s printing techniques.
This book is an early edition of Euclid’s Elements, a foundational mathematical treatise covering geometry, number theory, and logical proofs. Originally written in ancient Greece around 300 BCE, Elements became the standard textbook for mathematics for centuries. This particular edition, as shown in the images, contains annotations, geometric diagrams, and possibly handwritten notes from past owners or scholars.
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]
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Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection
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