1940s Mathematics Textbook Bundle 5 Barnes & Noble College Outline Series Books Algebra Calculus Geometry Trigonometry

This vintage mathematics textbook bundle includes five Barnes & Noble College Outline Series paperbacks published from 1942 through 1949.

The set covers college algebra, calculus, analytic geometry, plane and spherical trigonometry, and plane geometry problems with worked solutions.

Details

• Item: Five book mathematics textbook bundle
• Series: College Outline Series
• General Editor: A. W. Littlefield
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble, Inc., New York
• Format: Softcover college reference and study books
• Dust Jacket: Not issued
• Genre: Mathematics, college study guides, reference
• Included: An Outline of College Algebra by Moore, published 1942, 224 pages
• Included: An Outline of the Calculus by C. O. Oakley, published 1948, 221 pages
• Included: An Outline of Analytic Geometry by C. O. Oakley, published 1949, 242 pages
• Included: An Outline of Plane and Spherical Trigonometry with Five-Place Tables by Nielsen and VanLonkhuyzen, published 1949, 122 pages
• Included: Problems in Plane Geometry with Solutions by Horblit and Nielsen, copyright 1947, 196 pages
• Special Features: Mathematical diagrams, worked examples, reference formulas, tables, and problem solutions
• Size: Each book measures approximately 8 inches x 5 inches. Thickness varies by volume

Condition Grade: Fair

Positives

• All five mathematics titles shown are included in the sale.
• The pages are legible and suitable for study, reference, or display.
• The Plane and Spherical Trigonometry pages are clean, light in color, and free of visible writing.
• The colorful orange, green, teal, and blue covers remain recognizable as a matching College Outline Series group.

Issues / Wear

• All five books show cover rubbing, fading, creases, worn edges, softened corners, and age-toned page edges.
• An Outline of College Algebra has noticeable cover wear, surface loss, and discoloration.
• An Outline of the Calculus has some dog-eared pages and creasing to the bright orange cover.
• An Outline of Analytic Geometry shows rubbing, discoloration, and wear around the cover edges.
• Problems in Plane Geometry has a split along the interior binding, although the pages remain attached.
• The books have general age toning and scattered marks from earlier study and handling.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

The College Outline Series gave students compact references for courses ranging from mathematics to history, science, and language.

This group suits a mathematics teacher, student, academic book collector, or someone building a colorful mid century study display.

Having five related mathematics subjects together gives this group more presence than a single outline volume.

These are worn working books, which feels rather fitting for mathematics texts that were meant to solve problems.

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Disclaimer

All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. 

Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.