Grüson, Johann Philipp. Complete guidance on lower, higher and applied mathematics, in so far as such is indispensable both to the officer at all, as well as to the engineer, artilleryman and sailor. Two volumes. VII, 398 pp., 11 Bl.; X, 654 pp., 14 Bl. With 16 copper plates. 20,5 x 11,5 cm. Semi-leather d. C. (thicker rubbed lid, edges slightly rubbed, corners slightly bumped) with discreet gilding and gold-embossed red RSchild. Berlin, F. T. Lagarde, 1799-1800. Poggendorff I, 963f. – First edition. Johann Philipp Grüson (1768-1857) was professor of mathematics in Berlin. Treats in part the arithmetic and in part II "Longimetry, planimetry, stereometry, plane and spherical trigonometry, transformation and division of figures, field meses and nivellirs, calculation of vaults, pontoons, ship space and casks" (subtitle). – Placed a little flecky, fl. Consummation with old property entry. Decorative half leather ribbons.