The description and use of both the globes, the armillary sphere, and orrery, exemplified in a large and select variety of problems [...].

8vo: viii-257 pp.; 6 pl. (some browning).

Contemp. mottled calf (rebacked), gilt orn. spine with 5 raised bands, red leather title label.

Rare second, corrected and enlarged edition (first 1762) by the mathematician and instrument maker B. Martin (1704-1782). Ill. with 6 engr. plates showing globes, spheres and an orrery.
Ref. ESTC T10169. - Cp. Houzeau & Lancaster 9754. - COPAC.
Prov. Harrison D. Horblit, 1912-1988, philanthropist and collector of books, manuscripts, and photographs (bookpl.). - Ann Parker (ms. ownership entry).