The sector on a quadrant or, a treatise containing the description and use of three several quadrants; each rendred many ways both general and particular. Accomodated for dyalling, for the resolving of all proportions instrumentally, and for the ready finding the hour and azimuth universally, in the equal limb. Of great use to seamen, and practitioners in the mathematiques. Written by John Collins, accountant, and student in the mathematiques. Also, an appendix touching reflected dyalling, from a glass however posited. With large cuts of each quadrant, printed from the original plates graved by Henry Sutton, either loose, or pasted upon boards
Language: English Publication details: [London] To be sold by George Hurlock book-seller at Magnus Corner, by William Fisher at the Postern near Tower-Hill, and by Henry Sutton mathematical instrument maker, at his house in Thredneedle street behind the Exchange. London, printed by J. Macock anno 1658Description: [16], 284; [2], 54, [8]; [2], 26 p. 4oSubject(s): Action note:- Condition reviewed 20120620 condition level 4
- Sent for conservation 20130129 Elizabeth Neville
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Historic collection Historic collection | OCTAVO 1658 COLLINS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 30077867 |
Lacks title page. Also contains "Description and uses of a general quadrant, with the horizontal projection, upon it inverted".