Mathematics.- Stewart (Matthew) Some general theorems of considerable use in the higher parts of mathematics, first edition, 4 folding engraved plates, large errata slip mounted on verso of preface f., occasional later ink marginalia, margins of title and preface f. with some mostly light browning, some spotting, lightly browned, contemporary calf, gilt spine in compartments with coronets and leather label (chipped with loss of a couple of letters), head of spine and corners worn, joints split, but holding firm, upper cover with some creasing, rubbed and marked, 8vo, Edinburgh, Printed by W. Sands, A. Murray and J. Cochran, 1746. *** 'Among the most beautiful, as well as most general propositions known in the whole compass of geometry. The unity which prevails among them is a proof that a single though extensive view guided Mr. Stewart in the discovery of them all.' (John Playfair). We can trace only two copies at auction since 1978 (the last being the Macclesfield copy in 2005). Stewart (1717-1785), Scottish mathematician, minister of the Church of Scotland, and father to the philosopher Dugald Stewart.