A compleat system of general geography: . explaining the nature and properties of the earth; ... Originally written in Latin by Bernhard Varenius, M.D. since improved and illustrated by Sir Isaac Newton and Dr Jurin; and now translated into English; with additional notes, copper-plates, ... By Mr Dugdale. The whole revised and corrected by Peter Shaw, M.D. In two volumes.
Bernhardus Varenius (1622-1650)
Category
Books
Date
1733
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3081331
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v.([2],xxiv,520;xvi,[1],522-790,[16]p.),12 plates . 8vo.. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Eighteenth-century full calf; double blind fillet to form a border; single blind roll down hinge edge; sewn onto five raised cords; spine labels wanting.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Bernhardus Varenius (1622-1650) Sir William Dugdale (1605-1686) James Jurin (1684-1750) Sir Isaac Newton (1642 - 1727) Peter Shaw (1694-1763)