Navy and Gold Styling Books - 4-Volume Set | First Printing

A handsome first-printing 1956 edition of James R. Newman’s The World of Mathematics, complete in four matching volumes. Published by Simon & Schuster, the set brings together essays, historical writings, and commentary spanning mathematics, science, philosophy, art, logic, and culture.

Beyond its academic significance, this is a beautiful decorative book set. The deep blue cloth bindings, warm gilt lettering, and repeated mathematical symbols create a striking, collected look on a bookshelf. The uniform spines make the four volumes especially effective when styled together in an office, library, study, or built-in bookcase.

Details

• Complete 4-volume set
• James R. Newman, editor
• Simon & Schuster, New York
• 1956, First Printing
• Navy cloth bindings with gilt spine lettering
• Approximately 8.5" H each

For the home library, the academic office, or simply the bookshelf that deserves something with a little more history.

Please note: Vintage is inherently imperfect. Variations, patina and signs of previous life are expected and celebrated.

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