Vtg 1945 Practical Mathematics Complete 4 Vol Set Reginald Stevens Kimball WW2

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$45 · Offered by eBay

First edition

Up for sale is a complete, original 4-volume hardcover set of "Practical Mathematics: Theory and Practice with Applications to Industrial, Business and Military Problems," edited by Reginald Stevens Kimball and published by the National Educational Alliance, Inc. in 1945. This fascinating mid-century educational set bridges the gap between pure mathematics and real-world industrial and military applications of the post-WWII era. The set is sequentially paginated across all four volumes from pages 1 to 1280. Volume Breakdown: • Volume I (Pages 1–320): Arithmetic, Algebra, Measurement, Plane Geometry • Volume II (Pages 321–640): Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Logarithms • Volume III (Pages 641–960): Applications in Engineering, Electricity, Chemistry, Gunnery • Volume IV (Pages 961–1280): Applications in Insurance, Accounting, Finance, Master Index Condition: Very good, pre-owned vintage condition. The bright red cloth boards are solid and display wonderfully on a shelf, with minor fading/shelf wear to the spines typical for their age. Bindings are tight and secure. Pages are complete, intact, and overall clean with minimal aging or tanning. No major tearing or heavy water damage present. Please review the photos carefully to judge the exact cosmetic condition for yourself. Comes from a smoke-free home. Will be packed securely and shipped quickly via USPS Media Mail. Thanks for looking!

• Publisher: National Educational Allianve, Inc.
• Year: 1945
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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