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Neuware - The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Medical theory and practice of the 1700s developed rapidly, as is evidenced by the extensive collection, which includes descriptions of diseases, their conditions, and treatments. Books on science and technology, agriculture, military technology, natural philosophy, even cookbooks, are all contained here. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library T060484 The prefatory 'Notes' are signed: Nevil MasKelyne. In this impression the plates are on India paper and not folded; collation: [A-B], C-P, [Q] for the letterpress. With a half-title. London : printed by W. Richardson and S. Clark; and sold by John Nourse, and Mess. Mount and Page, 1767. 31,[1]p.,plates ; obl.4°

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Principles of Mr. Harrison's Time Keeper: With Plates of the Same is a book written by John Harrison and published in 1767. The book is a detailed explanation of the principles behind Harrison's invention of a marine chronometer. The marine chronometer was a device used to accurately measure time at sea, which was crucial for navigation and the calculation of longitude. The book includes detailed diagrams and illustrations of the marine chronometer, as well as explanations of the various components and how they work together to accurately measure time. Harrison's invention was a significant breakthrough in the field of navigation, and his work was instrumental in solving the problem of determining longitude at sea.The book is considered a classic in the field of horology and is still referenced by modern watchmakers and clockmakers. It provides a fascinating insight into the history of timekeeping and the development of accurate time measurement devices. Overall, The Principles of Mr. Harrison's Time Keeper: With Plates of the Same is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of horology or the science of time measurement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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xvii,(1),19-31 pp. Quarto. (27 X 20.5 cm.) Bound in 18th century marbled paper with a new matching spine. Spine ruled in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands. The leather used is from an 18th century shipwreck. Red morocco title label. Half title. The contents are clean crisp. 10 folding engraved plates. An exceptional copy. Adams and Waters 2018, Horblit 42b, and Norman 995. In 1714 the Admiralty offered a reward of 20,000 Pounds to an individual that could accurately determine a position at sea. In other words, determine their longitude. This problem had baffled many people for a very long time. It was John Harrison, a Yorkshire clockmaker that took up the challenge in the 1730's and dedicated his life to the solution. It was a huge uphill battle with Board of Latitude to get the promised reward and it was not until he was 80 that he received his just reward and recognition. A great example and scarce on the market these days.

xvii, (1), 19-31 pp. Quarto. (27 X 20.5 cm. ) Bound in 18th century marbled paper with a new matching spine. Spine ruled in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands. The leather used is from an 18th century shipwreck. Red morocco title label. Half title. The contents are clean crisp. 10 folding engraved plates. An exceptional copy. Adams and Waters 2018, Horblit 42b, and Norman 995. In 1714 the Admiralty offered a reward of 20, 000 Pounds to an individual that could accurately determine a position at sea. In other words, determine their longitude. This problem had baffled many people for a very long time. It was John Harrison, a Yorkshire clockmaker that took up the challenge in the 1730's and dedicated his life to the solution. It was a huge uphill battle with Board of Latitude to get the promised reward and it was not until he was 80 that he received his just reward and recognition. A great example and scarce on the market these days.