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De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie" (translated: "The Six First Books of Euclid, On the Principles and Foundations of Geometry")

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"The Six First Books of Euclid, On the Principles and Foundations of Geometry. It was published in Dutch and appears to be from the early 17th century, with a publication date of 1613 in Rotterdam.
The Six First Books of Euclid; The image shows an old, weathered book with a discolored and stained cover, giving it a vintage appearance; the surface is marked with various spots and creases, hinting at its age and the exposure to environmental conditions over time.
Front of Book; The spine and covers of the book are worn and aged, consistent with the book's age (over 400 years old). It appears to be bound in vellum, a common material for bookbinding in that era. The Six First Books of Euclid; The image shows a page of Euclid's propositions, featuring geometric diagrams and Dutch text. Book Spine; The spine and covers of the book are worn and aged, consistent with the book's age (over 400 years old). It appears to be bound in vellum, a common material for bookbinding in that era. Back of Book; The spine and covers of the book are worn and aged, consistent with the book's age (over 400 years old). It appears to be bound in vellum, a common material for bookbinding in that era. The Six First Books of Euclid; The image shows a page from an old book featuring diagrams and text in Dutch. De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie

This is a geometry textbook based on the works of Euclid, a foundational figure in mathematics, particularly in geometry. Euclid's "Elements" is one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics, laying out the axioms and propositions of geometry. This specific book contains propositions, theorems, and demonstrations related to classical Euclidean geometry, likely translated and annotated by the author/editor to make it accessible for Dutch readers. 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 Collection : Latimer House

6.5"x4"

1705

29

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Latimer Family Collection

Lewis Latimer House

FlushingQueens

New York, USA

North America

United States