Name/Title
De ses eerste Boecken Euclidis, Van de Beginselen ende Fondamenten der Geometrie" (translated: "The Six First Books of Euclid, On the Principles and Foundations of Geometry")Description
"The Six First Books of Euclid, On the Principles and Foundations of Geometry. It was published in Dutch and appears to be from the early 17th century, with a publication date of 1613 in Rotterdam. Evidently this is a book from Lewis H. Latimer’s personal library.Context
This is a geometry textbook based on the works of Euclid, a foundational figure in mathematics, particularly in geometry. Euclid's "Elements" is one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics, laying out the axioms and propositions of geometry.
This specific book contains propositions, theorems, and demonstrations related to classical Euclidean geometry, likely translated and annotated by the author/editor to make it accessible for Dutch readers.
This book is an early edition of Euclid’s Elements, a foundational mathematical treatise covering geometry, number theory, and logical proofs. Originally written in ancient Greece around 300 BCE, Elements became the standard textbook for mathematics for centuries. This particular edition, as shown in the images, contains annotations, geometric diagrams, and possibly handwritten notes from past owners or scholars.Collection
Latimer Family Collection : Latimer HouseDimensions
Dimension Description
6.5"x4"Location
Box
29Shelf
LLH AtticArchival Collection
Latimer Family CollectionMuseum
Lewis Latimer HouseCity
Flushing, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
