Shelfmark
Gb.4.01(03)
Author
Title
Lectures and collections made by Robert Hooke, secretary of the Royal Society. Cometa. Containing observations of the comet in April, 1677. Fragments of several lectures about those of 1664. and 1665. Sir Chr. Wren's hypothesis and geometrical problem about those comets, a discourse concerning the comet of 1677. Mr. Boyle's observation made on two new phosphori of Mr. Baldwin, and Mr. Craft. Mr. Gallet's letter to Mr. Cassini, together with his observation of [Mercury] sub [Sun]. Mr. Cassini' reflections upon those of Gassendus, and Hevelius, and upon this. Mr. Hally's letter and observation of the same made at St. Hellena. Mr. Cassini's observation of the diurnal motion of [Jupiter], and other changes happening in it. Microscopium. Containing Mr. Leeuwenhoeck's two letters concerning some late microscopical discoveries. The author's discourse and description of microscopes, improved for discerning the nature and texture of bodies. P. Cherubine's accusations answered. Mr. Young's letter containing several anatomical observations.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for J. Martyn, Printer to the Royal Society, at the Bell in St. Paul's Church-yard, 1678.
Physical description
[8], 112 8 folded leaves of plates : ill. ; 4to.
Note
The bracketed words in the title transcription are represented by astronomical symbols on the title page.
Note
The words "Observations of the comet ... other changes happening in it." and "Mr. Leeuwenhoeck's two letters ... anatomical observations." are bracketed together on title page.
With note
[Bound with:] Philosophical collections... (1679-1682), Hooke, R. Lampas... (1677), Hooke, R. Lectures de potentia restitutiva... (1678), Hooke, R. An attempt to prove... (1674), Hooke, R. Animadversions on the first part... (1674), Hooke, R. A description of helioscopes... (1676)and Wallis, J. A discourse of gravity... (1675).
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-Rom, 1996), H2618; Keynes, G. Bibliography of Robert Hooke, 22; ESTC R23972
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms International, 1981. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 1208:4).
Provenance
Booklabel of Nicholas Mann, recording donation to Eton in 1754.
Provenance
Ms annotations on text.
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College, dated 1935.
Binding
18th-century brown mottled calf; five raised bands; red spine label; spine title: "Hook's mathematic collection".
Subject
Microscopes Early works to 1800.
Subject
Comets Early works to 1800.
Subject
Astronomy Early works to 1800.
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Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
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Young Mr.
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England London.
Identifier
B18558