Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Wright, Thomas, 1711-1786
Title:
The use of the globes, or, The general doctrine of the sphere : explaining and demonstrating the most natural propositions relating to astronomy, geography and dialing : to which is added A synopsis of the doctrine of eclipses ... / by Thomas Wright
Alternate Title(s):
Use of the globes
Published / Created:
London : Printed for John Senex, over-against St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street, MDCCXL [1740]
Physical Description:
iv, 162, [2] p., [30] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
BEIN 2018 542: Advertisement of p. [2] at end. From the library of Stephen F. Gates.
Subject Terms:
Globes -- Early works to 1800. | Eclipses -- Early works to 1800. | Gates, Stephen F. -- Ownership. | Streeter, John Williams, 1908-1988 -- Autograph. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1740.
Contributors:
Senex, John, -1740, bookseller. | Gates Collection of Globes and Books about Globes.