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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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TextBy appointment only Spencer Coll. Eng. 1750 94-193Schwarzman Building - Print Collection Room 308

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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. 443-444
Houzeau, J.C. Vade-mecum de l'astronome, 1926
Zinner, 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).
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Local Subject
Shafto, R. E. Duncombe Provenance.
Lundmark, Knut Provenance.
Research Call Number
Spencer Coll. Eng. 1750 94-193
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