B10071

Shelfmark

Aa.8.10

Author

Wilkins, John

Title

The mathematical and philosophical works of the right reverend John Wilkins ... Containing I. The discovery of a new world ... II. That 'tis probable our earth is one of the planets. III. Mercury ... shewing how a man may ... communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance. IV. Mathematical magick ... V. An abstract of his essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language. To which is prefix'd the author's life and an account of his works.

Publication, distribution, etc.

London :, Printed for J. Nicholson; A. Bell; B. Tooke; and R. Smith,, 1708 [1707-1708].

Physical description

viii, [6], 274, [8], 90, [6], 184p, [2] plates :, ill. ;, 8vo.

Note

Previously Cb.6.3.

Note

Engraved frontispiece of author.

Note

Additional engraved title-page reading "A discourse concerning a new world & another planet in 2 books", with imprint "London Printed in ye year of Our Lord 1708", "The 5 edition" bound before collective title-page.

Note

Each work has own title-page, all dated 1707, and pagination. Imprints vary.

Provenance

Bookplate of Eton College.

Provenance

Waddington bookplate; donated to Eton by Edward Waddington in 1731.

Binding

18th century blind-stamped calf.

Subject

Astronomy, Early works to 1800.

Subject

Mechanics, Early works to 1800.

Subject

Science, Early works to 1800.

Added entry--place

England, London.

001B10071

003LIBRARY CODE

096##$aAa.8.10

1001#$aWilkins, John

24514$aThe mathematical and philosophical works of the right reverend John Wilkins ... Containing I. The discovery of a new world ... II. That 'tis probable our earth is one of the planets. III. Mercury ... shewing how a man may ... communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance. IV. Mathematical magick ... V. An abstract of his essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language. To which is prefix'd the author's life and an account of his works.

260##$aLondon :$bPrinted for J. Nicholson; A. Bell; B. Tooke; and R. Smith,$c1708 [1707-1708].

300##$aviii, [6], 274, [8], 90, [6], 184p, [2] plates :$bill. ;$c8vo.

500##$aX.

500##$aPreviously Cb.6.3.

500##$aEngraved frontispiece of author.

500##$aAdditional engraved title-page reading "A discourse concerning a new world & another planet in 2 books", with imprint "London Printed in ye year of Our Lord 1708", "The 5 edition" bound before collective title-page.

500##$aEach work has own title-page, all dated 1707, and pagination. Imprints vary.

561##$aBookplate of Eton College.

561##$aWaddington bookplate; donated to Eton by Edward Waddington in 1731.

563##$a18th century blind-stamped calf.

650#0$aAstronomy$xEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aMechanics$xEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aScience$xEarly works to 1800.

752##$aEngland$dLondon.