Discover one of the oddest and most beautiful books of the 19th century: Oliver Byrne’s edition of Euclid’s Elements. This work of art and science combines vivid primary colors and mathematical precision in a display of geometric form. Elements anticipates Bauhaus design and even modern info graphics used by news organizations.

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Oliver Byrne. The First Six Books Of The Elements Of Euclid In Burgundy
Discover one of the oddest and most beautiful books of the 19th century: Oliver Byrne’s edition of Euclid’s Elements. This work of art and science combines vivid primary colors and mathematical precision in a display of geometric form. Elements anticipates Bauhaus design and even modern info graphics used by news organizations.
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