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List, 'An Inquisition after some Bookes for the Presse' by John Collins

Reference number: CLP/24/32

Date: 17th century

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Lists many mathematical books. Gives their titles and dates, some as early as 1574 and 1579, but most from the first half of the 17th century. Separate lists overleaf for books printed in France, books printed in Italy, books printed in Holland and books printed in Spain.

Subject: Mathematics

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CLP/24/32
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17th century
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Ink on paper
Page extent
4 pages
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Manuscript

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John Collins

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John Collins, List, 'An Inquisition after some Bookes for the Presse' by John Collins, 17th century, CLP/24/32, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_24_32/list-an-inquisition-after-some-bookes-for-the-presse-by-john-collins, accessed on 03 October 2024

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