Lectures of experimental philosophy. . Wherein the principles of mechanicks, hydrostaticks, and opticks, are demonstrated and explained at large, ... By J. T. Desaguliers, ... Illustrated with several curious copper plates ... To which is added, a description of Mr. Rowley's machine, called the orrery, ...
John Theophilus Desaguliers (1683-1744)
Category
Books
Date
1719
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3081294
Summary
Bibliographic description
[24],201,[5]p.,plates . ill.. . 4to.. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Eighteenth-century full calf; double gilt fillet to form a border; sewn onto five raised cords; red spine label: 'Desaguliers Lectrs.'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
John Theophilus Desaguliers (1683-1744) Paul Dawson