Mathematics - Rost, Johann Leonhardt. Mathematical pleasure and utility garden. Containing the most necessary of the Arithmetica Vulgari, Decimali and Sexagesimali; likewise of Geometry, Trigonometry, Longimetry and Planimetry; or of Field Measurement; together with an Instruction in Perspectivity, as contained in Mr. Desargue's Beginnings, in an easy manner with the perspective measuring stick; also an addition of horizontal and spherical plane drawings, with a notice of anamorphic figures. For the benefit of the beginner, explained in a compendium and illustrated with many copper plates. With 23 folded copper plates. Nuremberg, Johann Christoph Weigel, 1724. double-page title, 2 pp., 262 pp., 9 pp. 17.5 x 10.5 cm. Contemporary leather binding with spine label and rich gilt spine (somewhat rubbed, cover slightly curved). First edition of this interesting handbook, written by the baroque novelist and astronomer Johann Leonhardt Rost, published anonymously. - Dünnhaupt V, 27, 1 - Only partially slightly browned. A good and complete copy. VAT: *