Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, and optics : With the use of the globes, the art of dialing, and the calculation of the mean times of new and full moons and eclipses. With the supplement. By James Ferguson, F.R.S.
London : Printed for W. Strahan, J. and F. Rivington, J. Hinton, L. Hawes and Co. W. Johnson, S.Crowder, T. Longman, B. Law, G. Robinson, and T. Cadell, MDCCLXXIII. [1773], 1773. New edition. Good to very good copy in the original full, aniline calf. Gilt-blocked, contrasting red morocco label; spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. Hinges starting with minor, generalized wear to the extremities. Scans and additional bibliographic detail on request. Item #235148
Physical description; vii, [1], 252, [4], 40p., plates (folding). Notes; The supplement to the lectures has separate pagination, but the register is continuous. ESTC citation no.: N19867. Subjects; Mechanics - Early works to 1800. Optics - Early works to 1800. Globes - Early works to 1800. Sundials.
Eclipses. Dialing - Early works to 1800. Hydrostatics - Early works to 1800. Pneumatics - Early works to 1800. Genre; Illustrated.
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