The construction and principal uses of mathematical instruments / translated from the French of M. Bion by Edmund Stone.

Main entry:

Bion, N. (Nicolas), 1652-1733.

Title & Author:

The construction and principal uses of mathematical instruments / translated from the French of M. Bion by Edmund Stone.

Edition:

2nd ed. to which is added, A supplement, containing a further account of some of the most useful mathematical instruments as now improved / [by Edmund Stone].

Publication:

Mendham, N.J. : Astragal Press, 1995.

Description:

vii, 325, 4 pages, 28 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 31 cm

Notes:
Reprint of the 1758 ed. by J. Richardson, London.
Translation of: Traité de la construction et principaux usages des instruments de mathématique.
Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1879335603
9781879335608

Subject:

Scientific apparatus and instruments Early works to 1800.
Appareils et instruments scientifiques Ouvrages avant 1800.
Scientific apparatus and instruments.

Form/genre:

Early works.

Added entries:

Stone, Edmund, -1768.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 122401
Call No.: ID Q185.B5; ID:96-B901
Status: Available

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