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Subject Terms Mathematical instruments -- Early works to 1800.

1. The description and use of the carpenters-rule : together with the use of the line of numbers (inscribed thereon) in arithmatick and geometry : and the application thereof to the measuring of superficies and solid, gaging of vessels, military orders, interest and annuities : ... also a universal-dial for the use of seamen or others : with the use of a sliding glasiers-rule and Mr. White's rule for solid measure / collected and fitted to the meanest capacity by J. Browne.

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Creator:: Brown, John, philomath
Date:: 1666
Physical Description:: [4], 248 [i.e. 245], [1] p., [1] folded leaf of plates : ill. ; 18 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts

2. Geometrical and graphical essays : containing a description of the mathematical instruments used in geometry, civil and military surveying, levelling and perspective; with many new problems, illustrative of each branch / by George Adams, ...

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Creator:: Adams, George, 1750–1795
Date:: 1791
Physical Description:: [4], xvi, 500 p., [1], 32 leaves of plates (some folded) ; 22 cm.
Collection:: Rare Books and Manuscripts