'Apollonius Analyticus' or Conic Sections by Thomas Strode, vol. 1, Written in the 2nd half of the 17th century by Thomas Strode
'Apollonius Analyticus' or Conic Sections by Thomas Strode, who matriculated from University college in 1642, in two volumes (MS. Savile 44 for volume 2), apparently never printed. The original bindings, now fol. iii in each volume, were (i) a grant of land from Dyer Symcock to John Welles of land in Clapton in Somerset, in 1592, and (ii) a lease from Thomas Strode, gentleman, to Richard Luffman of Maperton, yeoman, for £23, of a cottage and land at Maperton for 99 years: rent 18d.; dated Apr. 20, 1648.
Dates
- Creation: Written in the 2nd half of the 17th century by Thomas Strode
Extent
97 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Savile 43
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. II, no. 6589
Custodial History
'Given by the author, Mr Thomas Strode of Maperton in Dorsetshire [sic] to be reposited in the Mathematick study Oxon., 1687.'
Labelled '43'
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
9 7/10 × 6 7/10 in.
Repository Details
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