Astronomical and geographical essays. By Georges Adams
I. A full and comprehensive view of the general principles of Astronomy.
II. The use of the celestial and terrestrial globes
III. The description [...] of [...] planetarium, tellurian
3th edition
Type of object:
Book & Prints
Time period:
Britain rules the waves + France
Place:
London 60 Fleetstreet
Date:
1795
Maker / Author:
Georges Adams
Publisher / Printer:
Printed by R. Hindmarsh printer to his royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Old Bailey
Dimensions:
23 x 15x 5.5 cm
Material:
8vo: xx-564-14-2 pp.; 16 pl. (front. missing, marg. unobtrusive worming to the 15 first pp., upper margin faintly dampstained throughout, plates somewhat clumsily folded). – New backing.
Graduation:
Inscription:
Provenance:
Arenberg Auctions
References:
Cp. Houzeau & Lancaster 8930. - ESTC T8841012:26:26 - Copac. - Not in BnF
Description
New edition (1st 1789) of this astronomical handbook by G. Adams (1750-1795), English optician and writer, mathematical instrument maker to George III of England. Complete with 16 folding engr. plates representing diagrams, astronomical phenomena, orreries (planetaria), a pair of globes and other scientific instruments. Final section contains "A catalogue of optical, mathematical and philosophical instruments, made and sold by W. and S. Jones" and pricelist and relating to the stock and copyright of the late G. Adams, purchased by Jones. See our quadrant by W. and S. Jones
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