The circles of proportion and the horizontall instrument &c. / Both invented, and the uses of both written in Latine by W. Oughtred Ætonens. Translated into English and set forth for the publique benefit by W.F. And now by the authors consent, revised, corrected, and freed from all mistakes in the former editition [sic]: and also much amplifyed and explained, by A.H. Gent.

Author/creator Oughtred, William
Format Electronic
Publication InfoOxford, : Printed by W. Hall, for R. Davis., Anno Dom. M.DC.LX. [1660]
Description[4], 144 [i.e. 254], [2] p., V, [3] folded leaves of plates : ill. (woodcut)
Supplemental Contenthttps://search.proquest.com/docview/2240898410
Subjects

Other author/creatorForster, William, mathematician.
Other author/creatorOughtred, William, 1575-1660.
Other author/creatorGoddard, John, fl. 1645-1671, artist.
Other author/creatorHaughton, Arthur,
Other author/creatorA. H., Gent.
SeriesEarly English books online. ^A888680
General noteW.F. = William Forster; A.H. = Arthur Haughton?.
General noteNot previously published in Latin.
General noteThe roman numeral date is made with turned C's.
General note"An addition unto the use of the instrument, called the circles of proportion, for the working of nauticall questions", previously published separately, has separate dated title page; pagination and register are continuous.
General noteP. 254 misnumbered 144 (or could resemble 244).
General noteSome of the plates are signed: I. Goddard delin:.
General noteAnnotation on Thomason copy: "Sept:".
General noteReproduction of the original in the British Library.
References Wing (2nd ed.) O572.
Citation/References note Madan, III, 2513.
References Thomason E.1793[1].
Reproduction noteElectronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Thomason Tracts ; 224:E1793[1])
Contains title Addition unto the use of the instrument called the circles of proportion, for the working of nauticall questions.
Stock numberCL0051000008 ProQuest Information and Learning. 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48106

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Electronic Resources Access Content Online ✔ Available