The construction and principal uses of mathematical instruments. 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.
- Bion, N. (Nicolas), 1652-1733.
- Date:
- M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]
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Also known as
Traité de la construction et des principaux usages des instrumens de mathematique. English
Publication/Creation
London : Printed for J. Richardson, in Pater-noster-Row, M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]
Physical description
vii,[1],264,[4],265-325,[1]p.,XXVI,IVplates ; 20.
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References note
ESTC T162478