Lot # 493: Life and Scientific Work of P.G. Tait (Freddie Tait's Father)

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1911 first edition of Life & Scientific Work of P.G. Tait by C.G. Knott. P.G. Tait was the famous mathematician and father of two-time British Amateur Champion F.G. Tait. This is a presentation copy that was given to Professor Sir Thomas R. Fraser, who was also one of Freddie Tait's pallbearers after his untimely death at age 30.