1701 Gnomonics Science Sundial Astronomy Zodiac Magnets Illustrated + Manuscript

1701 Gnomonics Science Sundial Astronomy Zodiac Magnets Illustrated + Manuscript

At the end of the 17^th-century into the early 18^th-century, there was a push in research of gnomonics, sundials, and the behavior and character of light. French scientist Claude Richer published an important treatise on the subject – “Universal Gnomonics; the science of Sundials”. Richer uncovers the secrets of gnomonics as well the Zodiac, celestial bodies and astronomic history, latitude and longitude lines, magnets and compasses, and much more!

This fine 1701 edition contains numerous full-page engravings, including the highly desirable view of an armillary sphere!

Item number: #18145

Price: $795

RICHER, Claude

La gnomonique universelle, ou La science de tracer les cadrans solaires sur toutes sortes de surfaces tant stables que mobiles. Où par des méthodes nouvelles on pourra avec facilité mettre en pratique tout ce que cette science contient de plus utile & de plus agréable

Paris : Jean Jombert, 1701. 1^st edition

Details:

• Collation:
  • [20], 299
  • Wanting p.71-72
  • 47 engravings
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather
• Size: ~7.25in X 4.75in (18.5cm x 12cm)
• Very rare and desirable

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