A treatise of such mathematical instruments as are usually put into a portable case : containing their various uses in arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, architecture, surveying, gunnery, &c. ; with a short account of the authors who have treated on the proportional compasses and sector ; to which is now added an appendix ; containing, the description and use of the gunners callipers. / by J. Robertson ...

Main entry:

Robertson, J. (John), 1712-1776.

Title & Author:

Edition:

2nd ed. with many additions.

Publication:

London : Printed for T. Heath and J. Nourse ... ; J. Hodges ..., and J Fuller ..., MDCCLVII [1757]

Description:

[4], xx, 188 pages, [1], viii folded leaves of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm

Notes:
Edition statement precedes author's name on t.p.
With frontispiece: plate [1].
Errata: t.p. verso.

Subject:

Mathematical instruments.
Mathématiques Instruments.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 11506
Call No.: ID87B14139; ID:87-B14139
Status: Available

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