The construction and principal uses of mathematical instruments. Translated from the French of M. Bion, chief instrument-maker to the French King. To which are added, the construction and uses of such instruments as are omitted by M. Bion, particularly of those invented or improved by the English. By Edmund Stone. The whole illustrated with thirty folio copper-plates, containing the figures, &c. of the several instruments. The second edition. To which is added, a supplement: containing a further account of some of the most useful mathematical instruments as now improved.
Published by London : Printed for J. Richardson, in Pater-noster-Row,, 1758
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Folio. vii, [1], 264, [4], 265-325, [1]p. XXVI + IV plates. Contemporary calf neatly rebacked, the spine with raised bands and blind tooled in the panels. The original label and endpapers preserved. Old water stains, most noticeable in the Supplement. Early signature of Wm. Dymock and a later book label of E. Durant Cecil on the front pastedown. Second and best edition with the Supplement and additional plates. A sound copy.
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- Title
- The construction and principal uses of mathematical instruments. Translated from the French of M. Bion, chief instrument-maker to the French King. To which are added, the construction and uses of such instruments as are omitted by M. Bion, particularly of those invented or improved by the English. By Edmund Stone. The whole illustrated with thirty folio copper-plates, containing the figures, &c. of the several instruments. The second edition. To which is added, a supplement: containing a further account of some of the most useful mathematical instruments as now improved.
- Author
- BION, Nicolas
- Publisher
- London : Printed for J. Richardson, in Pater-noster-Row,
- Publication year
- 1758
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