Mathematics, Compiled from the best Authors and intended to be the Text-Book of the Course of Private Lectures on these Sciences in the University at Cambridge [Vol. II]

by Samuel Webber

First edition.  Boston:  Printed for the University at Cambridge byThomas & Andrews, 1801 

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Contemporary calf covers have gilt ruling, red label on spine. 
• Boards show some wear, smudges, scuffing, edgewear.  Corners are bumped.  See photos. 
• Spine has gilt text on red label and is worn with firm ends.  See photos.
• Binding is secure. 
• Pastedowns and feps have some moderate foxing, staining, creasing, owner's marks.  See photos.
• Illustrations, figures in the text, are bright and clear. 
• Interior is age-toned, exhibits moderate foxing, some smudges.  See photos.  
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• PS2025.0909

612 pages. 4 5/8 x 8 inches

A Very Good copy of the second volume of this important early American mathematics textbook published for use at Harvard University.  Contemporary calf boards show their age, but are smooth and solid.  Spine has red label with gilt title, with gilt bands and volume number.  Interior pages are toned with moderate foxing throughout; the paper is supple and text block tight.  Scarce.

Illustrated throughout with diagrams and figures.  Four pages of errata follow page 608.

Samuel Webber (1759 - 1810) was an American Congregational clergyman, mathematician, academic, and the 13th president of Harvard University from 1806 until his death in 1810.  He distinguished himself in mathematics at Harvard, completing his M.A. in 1787.  In 1789 Webber became Hollis Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy at Harvard.  His System of Mathematics served for many years as the only textbook on the subject in New England.  

Inscribed on the front fly-leaf, "J. Willard Peele's, March 25, 1819."  J. Willard Peele (1804-0871) was a son of Willard and Margaret (Appleton) Peele.  The Peeles were a prominent merchant family in Salem, Massachusetts, active in maritime commerce in the Pacific.

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