Mathematics notebook concerning octagons : manuscript

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Title

Mathematics notebook concerning octagons : manuscript.

Production

England?, circa 1794.

Physical Description

1 volume (14 leaves) ; 32 x 20 cm

Language

English

Notes

Bindings: contemporary paper wrappers.

In English.

Provenance

Purchased from Byass Rare Books on the Hazel M. Osborn Fund, 2014.

Access and use

This material is open for research.

Summary

Manuscript notebook, in an unidentified hand, containing notes and exercises on mathematics and octagons. Includes 14 entries on octagons, which may be related to the work of Thomas Malton. Sections are illustrated with pen and ink geometric diagrams.

Format

Archives or Manuscripts

Added to Catalog

July 23, 2021

References

Mathematics Notebook Concerning Octagons. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Cite as

Mathematics Notebook Concerning Octagons. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Subjects

Malton, Thomas, 1726-1801.

Geometry > Problems, exercises, etc. > Early works to 1800.

Geometry > Study and teaching > Early works to 1800.

Mathematics > Problems, exercises, etc. > Early works to 1800.

Mathematics > Study and teaching > Early works to 1800.

Polygons > Early works to 1800.

Polygons > Pictorial works.

Genre/Form

Diagrams - 18th century.

Notebooks - 18th century.

Pen and ink drawings - 18th century.