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Euler (Leonhard) Mechanica sive Motus

Euler (Leonhard) Mechanica sive Motus Scientia Analytice Exposita,

2 vol., first edition, 32 engraved plates, vol.1 damp-stained and light water-stained, vol. occasional damp-staining, The Signet Library Copy with gilt arms to covers, contemporary speckled calf, gilt, skilfully rebacked, preserving original backstrips, recornered, slightly rubbed and chipped, both vol. housed in modern morocco-backed cloth drop-back boxes, 4to, St. Petersburg, ex Typographia Academiae Scientiarum, 1736.

***Euler is considered to be the pre-eminent mathematician of the 18th century. He is credited with introducing much of the modern mathematical terminology and notation. He worked in such diverse fields as mechanics, optics, and astronomy. .