ampampampltpampampampgtampampampltstrongampampampgtIn one of the most stunning expositions of mathematical publishing Oliver Byrne combines Euclids geometric theories with vibrant colour proofs turning what was already a cornerstone academic text into a pedagogical work of art.ampampampltstrongampampampgtampampampltpampampampgtampampampltpampampampgtFirst published in 1847 ampampampltemampampampgtOliver Byrnes Elements of Euclidampampampltemampampampgt is an innovative educational masterpiece. Uniquely beautiful in its presentation Byrnes edition was the first attempt to illustrate the classic books of mathematical theorems written by the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid of Alexandria in 300BC.ampampampltpampampampgtampampampltpampampampgtScattered across each page in brilliant reds blues and yellows are triangles squares and circles combined in a myriad of combinations with intersecting lines and numbers. These intricate figures express the proofs of many of the iconic geometric equations that form the bedrock of mathematical study.ampampampltpampampampgtampampampltpampampampgtThis stunning example of numerical visual study greatly influenced the history of mathematics with Euclids text being used in classrooms until the late nineteenth century.