The elements of Optics. In four books. Book I. Simple optics, or direct vision. Book II. Catoptrics, or reflected vision. Book III. Dioptrics, or refracted vision. Book IV. The construction of optical instruments/Perspective: or, the art of drawing the representations of all objects upon a plane. In two sections.

EMERSON, William

Published by J. Nourse, Londra, 1768

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In-8°, 2 libri in uno, (4), xii, 246, XIII carte di tavola ripiegate; vi, 111, XV carte di tavola ripiegate. Legatura in piena pelle coeva, con titolo in oro al dorso su tassello in marocchino, nervature. Prima edizione, buona copia. In-8 °, 2 books in one, (4), xii, 246, XIII folding plates; vi, 111, XV folding plates. Contemporary calf binding, with gilt title on the spine on a morocco label, bands. First edition, fair copy.

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• Title: The elements of Optics. In four books. Book I. Simple optics, or direct vision. Book II. Catoptrics, or reflected vision. Book III. Dioptrics, or refracted vision. Book IV. The construction of optical instruments/Perspective: or, the art of drawing the representations of all objects upon a plane. In two sections.
• Publisher: J. Nourse, Londra
• Publication Date: 1768