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.

All titles

• 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.
• Circles of proportion and the horizontal instrument Oughtred's circles of proportion
• Addition unto the use of the instrument called the circles of proportion, for the working of nauticall questions.

People / Organizations

• William Oughtred (Author)

Imprint

Oxford: printed by W. Hall, for R. Davis, Anno Dom. M.DC.LX. [1660]

Added name

Forster, William, mathematician, tr. Oughtred, William, 1575-1660. Goddard, John, fl. 1645-1671, artist. Haughton, Arthur, attributed name. A. H., Gent.

Publication year

1660

ESTC No.

R203065

Grub Street ID

80207

Description

[4], 144 [i.e. 254], [2] p., [7] folded leaves of plates : ill. (woodcut) ; 8⁰

Note

W.F. = William Forster; A.H. = Arthur Haughton?.

Not previously published in Latin.

The roman numeral date is made with turned C's.

"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.

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