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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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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
How scientific instruments have changed hands / edited by A. D. Morrison-Low, Sara J. Schechner & Paolo Brenni.
Date: [2016]- 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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The description and use of pocket cases 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 the several Kinds of Sun Dials. Illustrated by copper-plates. By N. Meredith, Optical and Mathematical Instrument Maker to his Royal Highness the Duke of York.
Meredith, Nicholas.Date: [1791]- 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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The description and use of four new instruments, viz. First. The variation and tide instrument. Second. A lunar instrument for shewing the places of sun and moon; also for finding the Time of High-Water at any Time and Place, both on Common and New Principles; to which is added, a Nautical Pocket Piece. Third. The improved analemma, for solving the Common Problems of the Celestial Globe. Fourth. The panorganon for solving those of the terrestrial globe; being very useful to young Students in Geography. By Benjamin Donn, Master of the Mathematical Academy, Bristol. Price Six-Pence.
Donne, Benjamin, 1729-1798.Date: [1772?]- 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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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 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