Any value to Spivak's Differential Geometry set?

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The discussion centers on the monetary value of Spivak's five-volume set, "A Comprehensive Introduction to Differential Geometry." A user found a listing on AbeBooks for the entire set priced at $175 plus shipping, which appears to be a competitive deal compared to individual volume prices. The conversation highlights the rarity of complete sets for sale, with most listings featuring single volumes. The participants also touch on the intellectual value of the series, indicating its popularity among mathematics enthusiasts.

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I have the hardback 5 volume set of Spivak's A Comprehensive Introduction to Differential Geometry that is in pretty good shape. Is there any value to that set? I tried looking it up, but I don't really see many people selling whole sets, so I can't tell...

Thanks.
 
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toozie21 said:
I have the hardback 5 volume set of Spivak's A Comprehensive Introduction to Differential Geometry that is in pretty good shape. Is there any value to that set? I tried looking it up, but I don't really see many people selling whole sets, so I can't tell...

Thanks.

Most places seem to sell individual volumes. I found one listing that was selling the entire set:

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Boo...hensive+Introduction+to+Differential+Geometry

From looking at the prices of individual volumes, this listing looked like it was a good deal. ($175 + shipping)
 
Good fine. I had looked on abebooks, but didn't see that. It seems like a popular series (I really don't know much about it), but like you pointed out, it seems to almost always be sold individually.
 
Well, I went ahead and posted it on ebay, we shall see what turns up. Thanks.
 
oh you meant monetary value. since this is a math site i naturally assumed you meant intellectual and pedagogic value.
 
mathwonk said:
oh you meant monetary value. since this is a math site i naturally assumed you meant intellectual and pedagogic value.
Yeah, that was my fault. It seemed like a popular series and a well done setup; sadly, I am just not intelligent enough to follow it!
 
have you opened it? surely some parts appeal to you. you seem intelligent.
 

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