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Paper, 'L'Abîme des geometres anciens and modernes' [The abyss of ancient and modern geometers] by unknown author

Reference number: CLP/1/49

Date: 17th century

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Paper on the vastness of the subject of geometry, in which the author uses the same letters to refer to multiple figures, showing the interrelation between geometric figures. Includes two figures on separate plates.

Subject: Mathematics

Reference number
CLP/1/49
Earliest possible date
17th century
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
6 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, 'L'Abîme des geometres anciens and modernes' [The abyss of ancient and modern geometers] by unknown author, 17th century, CLP/1/49, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_1_49/paper-labîme-des-geometres-anciens-and-modernes-the-abyss-of-ancient-and-modern-geometers-by-unknown-author, accessed on 11 February 2026

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