1790 ASTRONOMY Vince TELESCOPES Optics Mathematics Newton Physics Cambridge

Samuel Vince was an 18^th-century English astronomer who was better known for his studies in mathematics and physic experiments; however, his astronomy treatise is easily one of his most popular and important works. “Treatise on Practical Astronomy” was written to aid other astronomers and physicists in their studies with special attention given to the use and care of the telescope.

It should be noted that this 1790 edition contains impressive folding engravings – views of astronomy tools, micrometers, telescopes, and protractors.

Item number: #20378

Price: $950

VINCE, Samuel

A treatise on practical astronomy

Cambridge: printed by Archdeacon, for Merrill…, 1790. 1^st edition

Details:

·       Collation: Complete with all pages

o   [6], 204

o   8 folding engravings

·       Language: English

·       Binding: Leather; tight and secure

·       Size: ~11.5in X 9in (29.5cm x 22.5cm)

·       Very rare and desirable

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