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Science and the Enlightenment - Wright (Gabriel), The Description and Use of both the Globes, The Armillary Sphere, and Orrery, Exemplified In a large Variety of Problems in Astronomy, Geography, Dialling, &c. Carefully selected from the late Messrs. Martin and Ferguson, and other Eminent Men [...], To which is added, A Short Account of the Solar System by G. Wright [...], first and ?sole edition thus, London: s.n., [1783], folding engraved frontispiece with scientific instruments, the other plates lacking or defective, contemporary calf gilt, 8vo in 4s.
Provenance: Maria Anne & Sophia Caroline Berens, contemporary ink manuscript ownership inscription.
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