1742 – Mathematical Tables – Henry Sherwin | Famous Logarithms, Isaac Newton

Henry Sherwin’s Mathematical Tables is an extensive and comprehensive collection of logarithm tables with commentary, notes, and explanations of math equations. This volume is well-known for including logarithms of Henry Briggs, who had notable influence on Isaac Newton.   Bibliographic Details Title: Sherwin’s mathematical tables contriv’d after a most comprehensive method: containing, Dr. Wallis’s account of logarithms, Dr. Halley’s and Mr. Sharp’s ways of constructing them; with Dr. Newton’s contraction of Briggs’s logarithms Author(s): Henry Sherwin Contributor(s): John Wallis (Contributor); Edmond Halley (Contributor); Isaac Newton (Contributor); Henry Briggs (Contributor); Mr. Sharp (Contributor) Publisher: London, Printed for William Mount and Thomas Page Edition: 1742 edition. Binding: Full leather Format: (4to), single volume Size:  9.25 x 6 in (23 x 15 cm) Collation: [10], 46, 64, [308] pp Illustrations: Numerous Tables throughout Contents Include: Logarithmic tables and calculations Wallis account of logarithms Halley and Sharp construction methods Isaac Newton contraction of Briggs logarithms Provenance: Handwritten – [John Laing, November 1751]   Condition: Good. Full leather binding with tight and secure text block; front hinge cracked with slight movement but holding. Corners show wear. Pages display expected age toning. No text loss observed.   Why Collect This? Extensive eighteenth-century logarithmic tables Includes methods associated with Newton, Halley, and Wallis Suitable for collectors of scientific and mathematical works   Item Number: #50216 Category Mathematics & Physics Authors Henry Sherwin Printing Date 18th Century Language English Binding Leather Book Condition Good Collation Complete