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Mathematical, philosophical, and optical instruments made and sold by Heath and Wing, near Exeter-Exchange, in the Strand, London.
Heath and Wing (London, England)Date: 1765?]- Books
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The description and use of a complete sett or case of pocket-instruments: containing the construction of the several lines laid down on the plain-scale, and sector; with their application, in variety of Mathematical Problems. By William Webster.
Webster, William, approximately 1684-1744.Date: MDCCXXXIX. [1739]- Pictures
Mathematics: a sector rule and other mathematical instruments. Engraving.
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The description and use of a complete sett or case of pocket-instruments: containing the construction of the several lines laid down on the plain-scale, and sector; with their application, in variety of Mathematical problems. By William Webster.
Webster, William, approximately 1684-1744.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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Cursus mathematicus, Mathematical sciences : in nine books ... : with the description, construction, and use of geometrical and nautical instruments, and the doctrine of triangles applied to practice in mensurations of all kinds / by William Leybourn.
Leybourn, William, 1626-1716Date: 1690- Books
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A short dissertation on the barometer, thermometer, and other meteorological instruments: together with an account of the prognostic signs of the weather. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to his Majesty, and Optician to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: M.DCC.XC. [1790]- Books
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Geometrical and graphical essays, containing a description of the mathematical instruments used in geometry, civil and military surveying, levelling and perspective; with many new problems, illustrative of each branch. By George Adams, Mathematical - Instrument Maker to his Majesty, and Optician to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: M.DCC.XCI. [1791]- Books
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The description and use of a case of mathematical instruments; particularly of all the lines contained on the plain scale, the Sector, the Gunter, and the Proportional Compasses, with a practical application, Exemplified in many useful Cases of Geometry, and Plain and Spherical Trigonometry The whole illustrated by copper-plate figures. By Benjamin Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: 1800?]- Books
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An essay on electricity, explaining the principles of that useful science; and describing the instruments, Contrived Either to Illustrate the Theory, or Render the Practice Entertaining. Illustrated with six plates. To which is added, a letter to the author, from Mr. John Birch, Surgeon, on the Subject of Medical Electricity. By the late George Adams, Mathematical Instrument maker to his Majesty, &c. The fifth edition, with corrections and additions, by William Jones, Mathematical Instrument Maker.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: [1799]- Books
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An essay on electricity, explaining the principles of that useful science; and describing the instruments, contrived either to illustrate the theory, or render the practice entertaining. To which is now added, a letter to the author, from Mr. John Birch, Surgeon, on the Subject of Medical Electricity. The fourth edition. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Majesty, and Optician to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: M.DCC.XCII. [1792]- Books
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A description of pocket and magazine cases of mathematical drawing instruments; in which is explained the use of each instrument, and Particularly of the Sector and Plain Scale, in the Solution of a Variety of Problems; Likewise, the Description, Construction, and Use, of Gunter's Scale. Illustrated with copper-plates. By J. Barrow, Private Teacher of the Mathematics.
Barrow, John, Sir, 1764-1848.Date: [1792?]- Books
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A treatise of such mathematical instruments, as are usually put into a portable case: containing their various uses in arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, architecture, surveying, &c. &c. Designed For the Benefit of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and for Young Students in the Mathematics. To which is prefixed, A Short Account of the Authors who have treated on the Proportional Compasses and Sector. By J. Robertson, F. R. S.
Robertson, J. (John), 1712-1776.Date: M.DCC.XLVII. [1747]- Books
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The practical surveyor; shewing, ready and certain methods for measuring, mapping and adorning all sorts of lands and waters, by the several instruments used for this purpose: Particularly, Of a New Theodolite; Very convenient to be used by those who are resolved to be Accurate, as well as Expeditious. Together with The Use of the same Theodolite, in drawing the Perspective Appearance of a Gentleman's Seat, without Measuring one Single Length, at one setting down of the Instrument, the Picture having any given Position. Also, Its Use in Levelling, Measuring Timber Standing; and, by a Sliding Rule improved, all Timbers, Shrubs, &c. Extracted from the Works of the most Experienced Artists, by John Hammond.
Hammond, John (Surveyor)Date: M.DCC.XXV. [1725]- Books
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Description of an engine for dividing mathematical instruments. By Mr. J. Ramsden, mathematical instrument-maker. Published by order of the Commissioners of Longitude.
Ramsden, J. (Jesse), 1735-1800.Date: MDCCLXXVII. [1777]- Books
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The description and use of a pocket-case of mathematical or drawing instruments: Containing, Particularly, A familiar Explanation of the Use of the Protractor, Plain Scale, Sector, Gunter's Scales, Marquoi's Parallel Scales, and the Proportional Compasses; with several Examples in Trigonometry, Arithmetic, &c. Together with plain Instructions for making several Kinds of Sun-Dials. Illustrated by copper-plates.
Meredith, Nicholas.Date: [1791]- Books
Arabic mathematical sciences : instruments, texts, transmission / Richard Lorch.
Lorch, Richard.Date: 1995- Pictures
Mathematics: a dividing engine for making mathematical instruments. Engraving by A. Bell.
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Description of an engine for dividing strait lines on mathematical instruments. By Mr. J. Ramsden, mathematical instrument-maker, and optician. Published by order of the Commissioners of Longitude.
Ramsden, J. (Jesse), 1735-1800.Date: MDCCLXXIX. [1779]- Pictures
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Mathematics: details of a dividing engine for making mathematical instruments. Engraving by A. Bell.
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Mathematics: a dividing engine for making mathematical instruments. Engraving by Mutlow.
Date: 1 January 1809Reference: 47871i- Books
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The method of dividing astronomical instruments. By Mr. John Bird, mathematical instrument-maker, in the Strand. Published by order of the Commissioners of Longitude.
Bird, John, 1709-1776.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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The method of dividing astronomical instruments. By Mr. John Bird, mathematical instrument-maker, in the Strand. Published by order of the Commissioners of Longitude.
Bird, John, 1709-1776.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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A catalogue of optical, mathematical, and philosophical instruments, made and sold by W. and S. Jones, No.135, Holborn, London.
W. and S. Jones (Mathematical Instrument Makers)Date: 1795- Archives and manuscripts
M0009417: Ramsden's machine for dividing mathematical instruments
Date: 18 March 1946- Books
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A catalogue of optical, mathematical, and philosophical instruments, made and sold by W. and S. Jones, No. 135, next Furnival's-Inn, Holborn, London.
W. and S. Jones (Mathematical Instrument Makers)Date: 1797]