Title: An Account of the Life, Writings, and Inventions of John Napier Author: Stewart, David & Walter Minto Place: Perth Publisher: R. Morison and Son, et al Date: 1787 Description: [iv], 3, [1], (v)-134 pp. Engraved portrait frontispiece and 4 plates at rear. (4to) 29x22.5 cm (11½x9") period boards with modern cloth backing, spine lettered in gilt. First Edition. Quite scarce life of the man regarded as the father of the logarithm. Lot Amendments Condition: Boards worn; some light foxing, a few short marginal tears; very good. Item number: 295369b
Title: An Account of the Life, Writings, and Inventions of John Napier Author: Stewart, David & Walter Minto Place: Perth Publisher: R. Morison and Son, et al Date: 1787 Description: [iv], 3, [1], (v)-134 pp. Engraved portrait frontispiece and 4 plates at rear. (4to) 29x22.5 cm (11½x9") period boards with modern cloth backing, spine lettered in gilt. First Edition. Quite scarce life of the man regarded as the father of the logarithm. Lot Amendments Condition: Boards worn; some light foxing, a few short marginal tears; very good. Item number: 295369b
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