Leipzig, B.G. Teubner, 1872. Cont. hcalf. Gilt back, slightly rubbed. XI,348 pp.
First edition of Helmert's main work. "He became famous for his work on the mathematical and physical theories of higher Geodesy and for his book on the adjustment of observations "Die Ausgleichungsrechnung...1872". He supplemented this book with several papers on error theory..." (A. Hald).
Order-nr.: 30713