1701 Gnomonics Science Sundial Astronomy Zodiac Magnets Illustrated + Manuscript

RICHER, Claude

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At the end of the 17th-century into the early 18th-century, there was a push in research of gnomonics, sundials, and the behavior and character of light. French scientist Claude Richer published an important treatise on the subject – “Universal Gnomonics; the science of Sundials”. Richer uncovers the secrets of gnomonics as well the Zodiac, celestial bodies and astronomic history, latitude and longitude lines, magnets and compasses, and much more!

 

This fine 1701 edition contains numerous full-page engravings, including the highly desirable view of an armillary sphere!

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1701 Gnomonics Science Sundial Astronomy Zodiac Magnets Illustrated + Manuscript

 

At the end of the 17th-century into the early 18th-century, there was a push in research of gnomonics, sundials, and the behavior and character of light. French scientist Claude Richer published an important treatise on the subject – “Universal Gnomonics; the science of Sundials”. Richer uncovers the secrets of gnomonics as well the Zodiac, celestial bodies and astronomic history, latitude and longitude lines, magnets and compasses, and much more!

 

This fine 1701 edition contains numerous full-page engravings, including the highly desirable view of an armillary sphere!

 

Item number: #18145

Price: $795

 

RICHER, Claude

 

La gnomonique universelle, ou La science de tracer les cadrans solaires sur toutes sortes de surfaces tant stables que mobiles. Où par des méthodes nouvelles on pourra avec facilité mettre en pratique tout ce que cette science contient de plus utile & de plus agréable

 

Paris : Jean Jombert, 1701. 1st edition

 

Details:

  • Collation:
    • [20], 299
    • Wanting p.71-72
    • 47 engravings
  • Language: French
  • Binding: Leather
  • Size: ~7.25in X 4.75in (18.5cm x 12cm)
  • Very rare and desirable

 

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18145

Category

Medicine & Science

Authors

RICHER, Claude

Printing Date

18th Century

Language

French

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent