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Instructions for the use of Hadley's quadrant, containing, the principles on which that admirable instrument is constructed, with a description and use of the Nonius divisions. As made and sold by George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to his Royal Highness George Prince of Wales. At Tycho Brahe's head in Fleet-Street, between Serjeant's-Inn and Water-Lane. Where Gentlemen may be supplied with all Sorts of Mathematical Instruments for Land or Sea; Tellescopes of all Sizes for Day or Night; together with all other Optical and Philosophical Instruments of the newest Invention.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Adams, George, 1750-1795.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Quadrants (Astronomical instruments)--Early works to 1800.
Quadrants (Astronomical instruments).
Physical Description:
1 online resource (812p.,plate )
Other Title:
Instructions for the use of Hadley's quadrant,
Place of Publication:
[London, s.n., 1789?]
Notes:
In two parts, each with separate pagination and register.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Cited in:
English Short Title Catalog, T141009.
OCLC:
642426066

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