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The circles of proportion and the horizontall instrument &c. : both invented, and the uses of both written in Latine
Title
The circles of proportion and the horizontall instrument &c. : both invented, and the uses of both written in Latine / by W. Ovghtred ætonens ; translated into English and set forth for the publique benefit by W. F. [William Forster] : and now by the authors consent, revised, corrected, and freed from all mistakes in the former edition [!] and also much amplifyed and explained, by A.H. gent. [Arthur Haughton].
Published
Oxford : Printed by W. Hall, for R. Davis, 1660.
Physical Description
2 p.l., 144 (i.e. 254) p. incl. tables : diagr. diagrs. on v (i.e. 8) fold. pl. ; 7 cm.
Notes
Various errors in paging.
First edition published 1632.
In 2 parts. Following pt. 1, included in the paging, but with individual t.p.'s. An addition unto the use of the instrument, called the circles of proportion, for the working of nauticall questions. Together with certaine necessary considerations and advertisements touching navigation ... Hereunto is also annexed the excellent vse of two rulers for calcvlation. Oxford, Printed by W.H. for R.D., 1660. Affixed to pt. 2 but included in the paging is The declaration of the two rulers for calcvlation.
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Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
References
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700, 0572
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