The construction and principal uses of mathematical instruments. Translated from the French of M. Bion, chief instrument-maker to the French King. To which are added, the construction and uses of such instruments as are omitted by M. Bion; particularly of those invented or improved by the English. By Edmund Stone. The whole illustrated with thirty folio copper-plates, containing the figures, &c. of the several instruments.
Nicolas Bion (1652-1733)
Category
Books
Date
1758
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Felbrigg, Norfolk
NT 3221883
Summary
Bibliographic description
The second edition. To which is added, a supplement: containing a further account of some of the most useful mathematical instruments as now improved. vii,[1],264,[4],265-325,[1]p., xxvi, iv leaves of plates ; ill. ; fol. Old Felbrigg shelfmarks: [in pencil at front] K4 J7. Priced in manuscript: "1-4-0. Best edition." Binding: eighteenth-century calf; double gilt fillet border; six raised bands; gilt fillet spine compartments; gilt lettered spine label: Bion's Use of mathemat instrume.
Makers and roles
Nicolas Bion (1652-1733) Edmund Stone (d.1768)