Foundations of Projective Geometry by Robin Hartshorne (1967 1^st Edition Soft cover)

• Author:   Robin Hartshorne

• Publisher:   W. A. Benjamin, Inc. New York, NY U.S.A. 1967

This presentation arose from a one-semester course in the foundations of projective geometry given at Harvard in the fall term of 1966-1967. In the spirit of Euclid, or current mathematical modeling techniques, an axiomatic development of projective transformations is developed along side of an examination of what is true in Euclidean geometric space.

The content is divided into 8 sections. There are 47 problems with hints, a bibliography and vii + 167pp.

Soft cover wrapped around glue bound interior. Creases along, but not in, spine. Storage crease in front cover with scar from sticker removal. Prior owner name & contact printed on pre-title page and ink-stamped on rear end page. Interior is tight with careful handling. Occasional underlining.

• Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall, 174pp

• Condition: Good Softcover – 1^st Edition, Always privately owned.

Copyright 1967. Manufactured in U.S.A. Obverse of title page states manuscript received on 8/8/67, this volume published 10/20/67. Implies 1st printing, unless another printing happened within the 73 days stated. Benjamin catalog: MATH 3757. LCCN: 67-30876. No ISBN nor MSR, although the bookstore penciled price was $3.95.

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.

Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership.

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.

Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have

missing pages (you should ask).

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1^st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1^st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1^st edition. A collector

might desire this copy.

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