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Mathematical works of Pappus Alexandrinus


IDENTITY STATEMENT

Reference code(s): GB 0117 MS/29

Held at: Royal Society

Title: Mathematical works of Pappus Alexandrinus

Date(s): [early 18th century]

Level of description: sub-fonds

Extent: 1 volume

Name of creator(s): Unknown

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CONTENT

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Mathematical works of Pappus Alexandrinus, stated by JO Halliwell that this was copied from Savilian MS number 9 for William Jones the mathematician.

ACCESS AND USE

Language/scripts of material: Greek

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Conditions governing access:

Open

Conditions governing reproduction:

No publication without written permission. Apply to Archivist in the first instance.

Physical characteristics:

Paper, bound, size 11.5 x. 7.5, 202 ff

Finding aids:

Detailed catalogue

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DESCRIPTION NOTES

Note:

Archivist's note: Copied from the Royal Society catalogue by Sarah Drewery.

Rules or conventions: General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.

Date(s) of descriptions: Feb 2009.


INDEX ENTRIES
Subjects
Mathematics

Personal names
Jones | William | 1675-1749 | mathematician

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