Mathematics.- Collins (John) The Sector on a Quadrant, 4 parts in 1, first edition, first issue, Printed by J. Macock, 1658.
Mathematics.- Collins (John) The Sector on a Quadrant, 4 parts in 1, first edition, first issue, 6 engraved plates, one folding, woodcut diagrams, a few leaves with marginal defects, that on A2 causing slight loss of typographic device at head, some light water-staining and soiling, front free endpapers with circular cuts, contemporary sheep, corners worn and a few holes to leather on covers and spine, [Wing C5381; Tomash & Williams C122], 4to, Printed by J. Macock, 1658.
⁂ Rarely found complete, in the first issue (with title dated 1658, not the 2nd issue of 1659) and in a contemporary binding.
Provenance: Owen Phillips (ink name on title and B1); "John Carter att ye signe of ye Bible without Compter barr att ye corner of Essex Street" (ink inscription on rear pastedown).
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Mathematics.- Collins (John) The Sector on a Quadrant, 4 parts in 1, first edition, first issue, 6 engraved plates, one folding, woodcut diagrams, a few leaves with marginal defects, that on A2 causing slight loss of typographic device at head, some light water-staining and soiling, front free endpapers with circular cuts, contemporary sheep, corners worn and a few holes to leather on covers and spine, [Wing C5381; Tomash & Williams C122], 4to, Printed by J. Macock, 1658.
⁂ Rarely found complete, in the first issue (with title dated 1658, not the 2nd issue of 1659) and in a contemporary binding.
Provenance: Owen Phillips (ink name on title and B1); "John Carter att ye signe of ye Bible without Compter barr att ye corner of Essex Street" (ink inscription on rear pastedown).