treatise dynamics particle numerous examples von tait peter guthrie william john (3 Ergebnisse)

5th ed., carefully revised. XI, 411, 32 S. Original-Leinenband mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel (bestoßen u. etwas fleckig; Innengelenke angeplatzt). Vortitel mit handschriftlichem Besitzvermerk. Stellenweise leicht stockfleckig, sonst innen sauber und gut erhalten. Sprache: Englisch.

London 1889, 412/40 pp., hardcover, in reasonable condition (code Sc-109).

First edition of a work that went to a second, revised edition in 1865, and to its final and seventh edition, further revised, in 1900. Tait had been at Peterhouse, Cambridge, and won the senior wranglership in January 1852, while the favourite, Steele, became second wrangler. Tait commemorated Steele's early death by publishing this work under their joint names. Octavo. With initial advert leaf'; 16pp. adverts at end torn away except for first and last leaf, which have been used for pencilled equations. Original green cloth, spine lettered gilt, boards blocked in blind with two-line outer rule, pale pink endpapers. Trinity, Cambridge student's ownership inscription to half-title, dated 1863. Spine worn at ends, extremities rubbed, superficial cracks to inner hinges but a good firm copy.