MBA004: Lot 88. MONGE, Gaspard.

Descriptive geometry is the science of presenting a three dimensional object on a two dimensional plane. Gaspard Monge invented descriptive geometry. His methods allowed for accurate representation of objects, including shadows and vanishing points. His methods were so important and revolutionary at the time that they were kept is a military secret.

Description

Second edition (enlarged). 4to., 142 pp., 3 engraved plates, contemporary half calf, neatly rebacked, an excellent example.

Provenance

Provenance: Contemporary neat ownership signature of Jean Ja[c]ques Schaub (1773-1825), professor of mathematics at the Geneva Academy and circular inkstamp of Oscar Messerly (1855-1936), Swiss civil engineer to title, Ivor Grattan Guiness bookplate to front pastedown.

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