1698 Gnomonics Art of SUNDIALS Horology Navigation Astronomy Clocks Science Hire

1698 Gnomonics Art of SUNDIALS Horology Navigation Astronomy Clocks Science Hire

Philippe de La Hire was a French scholar who best-known for his works in mathematics, mechanics, and astronomy. Though, perhaps his best work was a conglomeration of all his studies – ‘Gnomonics – Universal Methods of Sundials’. While studying astronomy at the French Academy of Sciences, Hire took a fascination in the movements and phases of the Sun, Moon, and other celestial bodies. He took an interest in the processes in making sundials and published his book on the subject in 1682. This 1698 edition of Hire’s “Gnomonics” includes folding engravings and full-page charts and tables.

Item number: #17746

Price: $599

HIRE, Philippe de la

La gnomonique, ou, Méthodes universelles pour tracer des horloges solaires ou cadrans sur toutes sortes de surfaces

A Paris : Chez Thomas Moette, 1698.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [24], 275
  • 8 engravings
• Provenance: Handwritten – Richard Touly
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~5.75in X 3.25in (15cm x 8.5cm)

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