Astronomical and geographical essays: containing. . . general principles of astronomy. . . .use of the celestial and terrestrial globes. . . description and use of the armillary sphere, planetarium. . . ; A catalogue of mathematical and philosophical instruments, made and sold by. . . .
by [ASTRONOMY]. ADAMS, George
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Vancouver, Washington, United States
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Used & Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 55803
- Title
- Astronomical and geographical essays: containing. . . general principles of astronomy. . . .use of the celestial and terrestrial globes. . . description and use of the armillary sphere, planetarium. . . ; A catalogue of mathematical and philosophical instruments, made and sold by. . . .
- Author
- [ASTRONOMY]. ADAMS, George
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Printed for the Author, by R. Hindmarsh, Printer to His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1790.
- Keywords
- Astronomy, Geography, Mathematical Instruments, Optical Instruments, Scientific, Globes, Globe, Terrestrial, Celestial, George Adams the Younger, Planetariums, Lunariums, Armillary Spheres, spectacles, telescopes, microscopes, magnifying glasses, camera o
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