The construction and principal uses of mathematical instruments. [electronic resource] : 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.

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:

1 online resource (vii,[1],264,[4],265-325,[1]p.,XXVI,IVplates )

Other Title:

Construction and principal uses of mathematical instruments

Place of Publication:

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

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.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T162478.

OCLC:

509025951