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. 1736
Bernhardus Varenius (1622-1650)
Category
Books
Date
1736
Materials
Paper, Leather, Thread
Measurements
200 x 130 x 40 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
NT 3122956
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v.(xxiv,528p., vii plates; xvi,[529]-898,[14]p., viii-xii plates) . map in v.1 . 8vo.. Provenance: Eighteenth-century inscription on front flyleaf: Hen. Wilson, Trin. Coll. Cant., 1753. Binding: Eighteenth-century full calf; double gilt fillet border; five raised bands.
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)