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.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bion, N. (Nicolas), 1652-1733.

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 2: New editions.

Standardized Title:

Traité de la construction et des principaux usages des instrumens de mathematique. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Scientific apparatus and instruments--Early works to 1800.

Scientific apparatus and instruments.

Physical Description:

vii pages, 1 unnumbered page,264 pages, 4 unnumbered pages,265-325 pages, 1 unnumbered page,XXVI,IVplates ; 2⁰

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for J. Richardson, in Pater-noster-Row, M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Notes:

Horizontal chain lines.

'A supplement to the English translation of Mr Bion's Construction and use of mathematical instruments: .. By Edmund Stone.' has a separate titlepage; pagination and register are continuous.

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T162478.

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.