The Description and Use of the Universal Planispheres, or Terrestrial and Celestial Globes in Plano. Being Compleat Substitutes for a Large Pair of Globes

Dunn, Samuel

Published by Printed and published (according to an act of Parliament) for the author, and W. Owen, Homer's-Head, near Temple-Bar, Fleet-Street, London, 1759

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RARE TITLE : Second Edition, with Additions and Improvements, imprimatur leaf before title, W.Pitt. Printed and published (according to an act of Parliament) for the author, and W. Owen, at Homer's-Head, near Temple-Bar, Fleet-Street, London, MDCCLIX. [1759] LACKS THE FIVE RARE CELESTIAL AND TERRESTRIAL MAPS - Consequently the book is significantly reduced in price. No complete copies traced on Rare Book Hub. Dunn (1723-1794) He was teacher of mathematics and navigation, was the inventor of the "universal planispheres, or terrestrial and celestial globes in plano, an economical method of teaching spherical geometry without the expense of purchasing actual globes", the use of which is explained in this work. In a fine quarter leather bindin, with marble boards. [8], xxx, [2], 159, [1] { Lacks the 5 plates as stated above}. This remains a Rare Book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Description and Use of the Universal Planispheres, or Terrestrial and Celestial Globes in Plano. Being Compleat Substitutes for a Large Pair of Globes
• Publisher: Printed and published (according to an act of Parliament) for the author, and W. Owen, Homer's-Head, near Temple-Bar, Fleet-Street, London
• Publication Date: 1759
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • SHIPPING, Nautical, Maritime Interest
  • Horology { Clocks & Watches }
  • Antiquarian & Early English Books