LECTURES on Select Subjects in Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics and Optics. With the Use of Globes, The Art of Dialing, and The Calculation of the Mean Times of New and Full Moons and Eclipses.

Ferguson, James.

Published by London Strahan et al, 1776

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Octavo; xi,[3],396; [6],48. Complete with 23 engraved plates to the main work and 13 plates to the supplement. Full contemporary calf, the spine with raised bands, gilt fillets, motifs in compartments and contemporary red lettering piece. Endpapers sl dusty but this is a VG copy indeed. The first edition of this important work was Edinburgh 1770. Ferguson, who died in 1766, was the author of sseveral astronomical works, he lectured on electricity, and frequently discussed mechanics with George III. Seller Inventory # 22848

Bibliographic Details

Title: LECTURES on Select Subjects in Mechanics, ...

Publisher: London Strahan et al

Publication Date: 1776

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition