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7th Ed. viii + 190pp. + [ii] publ. advert. leaf. 7 folding plates. With the signature of Rob. Wetherell, some sporadic light browning and spotting throughout, couple of corners sl. creased, 15 cm circular light brown stain to fore edge of p.95-100 not affecting text, hinges and joints cracked but boards firm, contemporary specked sheep scuffed to edges, corners worn, joints sl. chipped, gilt ruled raised bands and gilt motifs to spine worn at head, lacking leather title label to spine. ESTC T113353.Joseph Harris 1704-1764, Assay master of the mint. On his monument in Talgarth church it is said that 'he invented many mathematical instruments.' US$334.

Boards. Condition: Good. Tenth edition. Tenth edition. viii, 220, [4] pages plus seven engraved plates. 8vo. Plain leather binding with raised bands in six compartments on the spine, and simple double ruled gilt edge decorations on front and rear boards. Corners worn, joints cracked but hinges sound. Minor surface worming to rear panel. Clean internally with the usual browning and occasional spotting. A few marginal manuscript notes on page 135 and a small notation R-52 at the head of the title page. Seven engraved plates are as follows: The Great Orrery (folding, fabulous plate facing the title page) Plate 1 (Solar System Or the Orbits of the Planets) - (folding plate marked Page 2 and inserted opposite page 2) Plate 2 - (folding plate marked Page 24, but actually inserted opposite page 28) The Globes - (folding plate illustrating two fabulous globes by Cushee, marked Page 35, but actually inserted opposite page 36) Plate 3 - (folding plate, with two figures, marked Page 166 but actually inserted opposite page 194) Plate 4 - (folding plate with large diagram, marked Page 172 but actually inserted opposite page 200) Plate 5 - (folding with seven figures, marked Page 184, but actually inserted opposite page 214). Boards. The last four pages contain a catalog for the scientific instrument maker Benjamin Cole. It is titled "A CATALOGUE of Mathematical Philosophical, and Optical Instruments, Made and Sold by BENJAMIN COLE, At his Shop, the sign of the Orrery, No, 136, in Fleet-Street, London". The list is quite long, with prices for each, followed by a note that the entire inventory is too tedious to enumerate so interested parties should apply with their interests in hand. "Joseph Harris was the son of a Cornish blacksmith who also designed mathematical instruments. He moved to London and became a success as a teacher, author and mathematical instrument maker. He was appointed Assay-Master of the Mint at the Tower of London in 1748 (many have mistakenly called him Master of the Mint, which is a different position; nor was he ever elected to the Royal Society). This is an expanded version of the small book on the Globes first written by [another author] John Harris [in 1703]. Joseph Harris revised and extended that original book.[which] incorporates the original description of the globes by John Harris but is extended by the inclusion of a brief description of the solar system, anda long description of an Orrery. It does not include the Collins quadrant material from the original John Harris work." Tomash & Williams H22 (describing the 1731 edition of this work) Benjamin Cole whose catalogue is found on the final four pages and his son (also Benjamin Cole) were both were well respected scientific instrument makers who are avidly collected today. This catalog was probably issued by the son, whose known working dates start in 1768. E. Cushee was a known associate of the father (and co-publisher here as well as engraving some of the plates). For information on the Cole family of makers, see Clifton, pp 60-61. LITERATURE: Clifton, Gloria, "Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851", 1995 Tomash and Williams, "The Erwin Tomash Library on the History of Computing, an Annotated and Illustrated Catalog", 2009 ESTC T101183.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Fifth edition. Leather-bound. Hardcover. Octavo (20cm x 12cm x 2cm). Pp. viii, 190. English text. Bound in contemporary full calf. Seven folding engraved astronomical plates including Thomas Wright's Great Orrery, all signed by R. Cushee. Charts and tables in the text. Printed side- and foot-notes. Head- and tail-pieces. Decorative woodcut initials. Rear index. Condition: VERY GOOD. Binding tight and secure, the spine sympathetically re-backed, new endpapers. All seven plates present, as called for. Just a touch of browning and spotting, but largely a clean well-preserved copy. Notes: An expansion of Harris s 1703 work, including a lengthy description of the orrery. This work proved to be a popular handbook on globes which ran into many editions. Harris begins with an introduction to the latest models of globes, celestial and terrestrial. He then demonstrates how to use the globes to solve problems, including finding latitudes and longitudes for any given place, finding the position of the sun at any given date, discovering on which date the sun will be directly overhead in any given spot in the torrid zone, computing the length of any given day of the year, finding the altitude of a star, and so on (Taylor, The Mathematical Practitioners). Joseph Harris (1702-64) began as a blacksmith in Cornwall with an interest in mathematics. He designed and made mathematical and navigational instruments, and his interest in navigation led him to voyage to Mexico and Jamaica. He also taught mathematics, and in 1748 became Master of the Mint in the Tower of London. These interests are reflected in his publications on coinage and navigation. The two publishers of the book were also practical savants: Thomas Wright was a maker of scientific instruments, who specialised in the orrery, while Richard Cushee (who died in about 1732: the publisher here is probably his son) was a maker of globes and was the engraver of the plates in this book.

Second Edition, Enlarged By the Author. 8 vo (8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.; 20.9 x 13.9 cm). Vii, 190 pp., 7 engraved folding plates; Great Orrery plate with 3 tear at one fold. Contemporary full spotted calf with five raised bands at the spine, title in gilt to red morocco lettering piece in one compartment, decorative blind-stamped borders to the panels; minor bumping and rubbing to extremities, shallow one inch split at head of front gutter, several small wormholes in leather rear panel. AN ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS POPULAR AND INFLUENTIAL WORK ON GLOBES, which appeared in ten editions before 1768. Second edition. A one-time blacksmith, Harris was discovered by Hally after moving to London in 1724. He was sent on two voyages of the Indies to test navigational instruments, and the present work was first published in between the two voyages.

8vo. pp. viii, 220, [4]'A Catalogue Of Mathematical, Philosophical, and Optical Instruments Made and Sold by Benjamin Cole'. 7 folding engraved plates. contemporary calf, rebacked (1 plate soiled along fold, another soiled along lower edge, 2 short tears in frontis. neatly repaired - no loss). Eleventh Edition.

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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1751 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 219 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 219.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1745. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages: - 190, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 190.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2019, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1783. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 252, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 252.

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