George Boole: Selected Manuscripts on Logic and its Philosophy

Grattan-Guinness; Gérard Bornet (eds.). George Boole: Selected Manuscripts on Logic and its Philosophy. Basel: Birkhäuser Verlag, 1997. First edition. Small Quarto. lxiv, 236 (1)pp. Original illustrated paper-covered boards with black and white lettering on cover and spine. Account on the life and work of the English mathematician, philosopher and logician George Boole, best known for his work “The Laws of Thought,” focussing on logic and philosophy of mathematics. Illustrated with some b/w photographs. includes chapter of miscellaneous matters, letters and fragments. Bibliography, indices on names and subjects at rear. Publisher’s advertising on one page at rear. Binding with light wear and rubbing. Previous owner’s address label and inked name on inside front cover. Extensive pencil notes in margins and pencil underlining in some chapters. Binding and interior in overall good+ condition. g+. Hardcover. (38696) $45