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An original theory or new hypothesis of the universe : founded upon the laws of nature, and solving by mathematical principles the general phaenomena of the visible creation; and particularly the Via Lactea : compris'd in nine familiar letters from the author to his friend, and illustrated with upwards of thirty graven and mezzotinto plates, by the best masters
- Title
- An original theory or new hypothesis of the universe : founded upon the laws of nature, and solving by mathematical principles the general phaenomena of the visible creation; and particularly the Via Lactea : compris'd in nine familiar letters from the author to his friend, and illustrated with upwards of thirty graven and mezzotinto plates, by the best masters / by Thomas Wright, of Durham.
- Author
- Wright, Thomas, 1711-1786.
- Publication
- London : Printed for the author, and sold by H. Chapelle ..., 1750.
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Details
- Description
- viii, [4], 84 p., XXXII leaves of plates (2 folded) : ill.; 30 cm. (4to)
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Etchings – Great Britain – 18th century.
- Mezzotints – Great Britain – 18th century.
- Note
- Title page printed in red and black.
- Signatures: A⁴ a² B-L⁴ M².
- Illustrations: 32 prints : etching, engraving (24), mezzotint (8) ; double-page (2), full-page (30).
- Ornaments: woodcut head- and tailpieces, ornamental initials.
- Errata: p. [2] (2nd group).
- Indexed In (note)
- Lalande, J. de. Bib. astronomique
- Houzeau, J.C. Vade-mecum de l'astronome
- Zinner, E. Entstehung und Ausbreitung der Coppernicanischen Lehre
- Call Number
- Spencer Coll. Eng. 1750 94-193
- LCCN
- 06015391
- OCLC
- 2147930
- NYPG94-B26314
- Author
- Wright, Thomas, 1711-1786.
- Title
- An original theory or new hypothesis of the universe : founded upon the laws of nature, and solving by mathematical principles the general phaenomena of the visible creation; and particularly the Via Lactea : compris'd in nine familiar letters from the author to his friend, and illustrated with upwards of thirty graven and mezzotinto plates, by the best masters / by Thomas Wright, of Durham.
- Imprint
- London : Printed for the author, and sold by H. Chapelle ..., 1750.
- Indexed In:
- Lalande, J. de. Bib. astronomique, p. 443-444Houzeau, J.C. Vade-mecum de l'astronome, 1926Zinner, E. Entstehung und Ausbreitung der Coppernicanischen Lehre, 754
- Local Note
- Binding: Contemporary tan calf, gilt, with Greek key design on spine.Provenance: R.E. Duncombe Shafto (armorial bookplate); Knut Lundmark (autograph and inscription, dated May 1953).
- Connect to:
- Local Subject
- Shafto, R. E. Duncombe Provenance.Lundmark, Knut Provenance.
- Research Call Number
- Spencer Coll. Eng. 1750 94-193