Mathematics In the Making

From the front cover: This book is "A fascinating exploration of the universe of mathematics by the author of MATHEMATICS FOR THE MILLION. Over 400 illustrations, more than 100 in color." From the back dust jacket: "Mathematics has invaded every facet of our everyday lives to an extent which excludes anyone without some acquaintance with mathematical techniques for a deep understanding… Ler mais sobre este item

Macdonald, 1960. Hardcover. Good. 1960. First Edition. 320 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Colour and black and white illustrations throughout. Ex library copy with associated labels, inserts, stamps and annotations. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts,… Ler mais sobre este item

Macdonald, London, 1960,. 1960. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st edition, hardback, 4to, 320pp, numerous illustrations, edges browning, text clean and sound, no inscriptions, blue cloth, some soiling on covers, a small crease in cloth on rear board; Good condition / no dustwrappers .

London: Macdonald, 1960 4to (28 cm), 320 pp. Publisher's cloth and dust jacket (dj slightly chipped at extremities). The book offers a comprehensive review of the history of mathematics, specifically tailored to familiarize the intelligent reader with mathematical techniques in a simple and accessible manner, devoid of unnecessary complexity or difficulty.

London: Macdonald, 1960. Cloth/dust jacket and Mylar wrapped Small Quarto. Hardcover. Very good/good. blue cloth, gilt lettering, dust jacket, 320 pp dj lightly worn Standard shipping (no tracking or insurance) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders.

Crescent Inc. Crown, 1960. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good Minus/Good Plus. First U.S. edition/printing. Book is in Very Good Minus condition with some overall wear and text edge foxing while the jacket is in solid Good Plus with neat tape repairs on verso. Large quarto size book with great math history and explanations supported by… Ler mais sobre este item

New York: Crescent Books. 1960. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Faded inking on top of front flap. Light foxing on top text block edge. .

London: Crescent Books, Inc. 1960,. Hardcover. Good/Fair. Large quarto, hardcover, good in gray boards in somewhat edgeworn beige pictorial dj. Over 400 illustrations with more than 100 in color. A fascinating exploration of the universe of mathematics. illustrations, photos, and diagrams. 320 pages inclulding index.

Crescent Books, Inc. Used - Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket.

Crescent Books Publisher. good jacket and book - has used rather than new appearance. No markings. Well-illustrated with good history. . Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1960.

NY: Crescent Books. VG. 1960. 1st Printing. Hardcover. First printing of this edition bound in gray boards. 400 illustrations including 100 in color. 8 1/2" x 11". A very good copy in a good dust jacket.The outer edges of both front and rear boards have a slight 'l ift' to them. Some mild soiling to the edges of the boards.… Ler mais sobre este item

Crescent Books. Good/No Dust Wrapper. 1960. Hard Cover. (I195) .

Galahad Books, 1973. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 320pp. A little shelfwear, pencil price on top corner of first page, very good in dust jacket with a little edgewear