Shelfmark
Gb.5.11-Gb.5.12(01)
Author
Title
A compleat system of astronomy. In two volumes. Containing the description and use of the sector; the laws of spheric geometry; the projection of the sphere orthographically and stereographically upon the planes of the meridian, ecliptic and horizon; the doctrine of the sphere; and the eclipses of the sun and moon for thirty seven years. Together with all the precepts of calculation. Also new tables of the motions of the planets, fix'd stars, and the first satellite of Jupiter; of right and oblique ascencions, and of logistical logarithms. To the whole are prefix'd, astronomical definitions for the benefit of young students. By Charles Leadbetter, teacher of the mathematicks.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed for J. Willcox, at the Green Dragon in Little Britain., M DCC XXVIII. [1728]
Physical description
2 v. : ill., tables ; 21 cm. (8vo.)
Note
Pagination: vol. 1: [20], 448; [6], 400 p.
Note
Volume 2 is entitled: New tables of the motions of the planets, the fixed stars, and the first satellite of Jupiter; of right and oblique ascencions, and logistical logarithms.
Note
Title-pages in red and black.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T9576
Provenance
Booklabel recording bequest to Eton College by Nicholas Mann in 1754.
Binding
Contemporary sprinkled calf; blind tooled dot and fleur-de-lys rolls on joint edge of boards; gold tooled zigzag roll on board edges; blind tooled single fillet on spine; red morocco spine label with gold tooled double fillet and title; red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: Dc.6.22-23.
Copy-specific note
First of two items bound in volume 2.
Subject
Astronomy Early works to 1800.
Subject
Astronomy Tables.
Added entry--name
Wilcox, John (bookseller).
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London
Identifier
B47060