Shelfmark
Aa.8.10
Author
Title
The mathematical and philosophical works of the right reverend John Wilkins ... Containing I. The discovery of a new world ... II. That 'tis probable our earth is one of the planets. III. Mercury ... shewing how a man may ... communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance. IV. Mathematical magick ... V. An abstract of his essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language. To which is prefix'd the author's life and an account of his works.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for J. Nicholson; A. Bell; B. Tooke; and R. Smith, 1708 [1707-1708].
Physical description
viii, [6], 274, [8], 90, [6], 184p, [2] plates : ill. ; 8vo.
Note
X.
Note
Previously Cb.6.3.
Note
Engraved frontispiece of author.
Note
Additional engraved title-page reading "A discourse concerning a new world & another planet in 2 books", with imprint "London Printed in ye year of Our Lord 1708", "The 5 edition" bound before collective title-page.
Note
Each work has own title-page, all dated 1707, and pagination. Imprints vary.
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Waddington bookplate; donated to Eton by Edward Waddington in 1731.
Binding
18th century blind-stamped calf.
Subject
Astronomy Early works to 1800.
Subject
Mechanics Early works to 1800.
Subject
Science Early works to 1800.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B10071