Astronomical dialogues between a gentleman and a lady: wherein the doctrine of the sphere, uses of the globes, and the elements of astronomy and geography are explain'd. ... With a description of the famous instrument, called the Orrery. By J.H. F.R.S.
John Harris (1667-1719)
Category
Books
Date
1719
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Felbrigg, Norfolk
NT 3218556
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],vi,184p., plates : ill. ; 8vo. Old Felbrigg shelfmarks: [in pencil at front, crossed through] X3 W3 ; [in pencil at rear] X3. Ink inscriptions in juvenile hand on both endpapers; at rear: "In imitation of Fontenelle's dialogues". Author's named added to title in pencil ms. Provenance: inscribed on endpaper "W: Windham 1730 libro a [?] dare" [i.e. William Windham (1717-1761)]. Binding: eighteenth-century Cambridge style panelled calf; five raised bands.
Makers and roles
John Harris (1667-1719)