Solid geometry: or, foundation of measuring, of all manner of solid bodies. Most accurately demonstrated in various propostions; and applied to practice in the exact mensuration of timber or stone (though never so irregular) being of great use to all carpenters, Bricklayers and Masons, &c. But Particularly intended, for the true Gauging of all Manner of Vessels, of what Form or Figure soever; either in whole or in part: As Wine, Beer-Casks, Brewers-Tuns and Coppers, Backs or Coulers. Being very useful for all Gaugers, Generals, Surveyors, Supervisors, and all other Gaugers, &c. To which is now added, a very necessary appendix explaining and facilating the former Work, in the Practical Part thereof; being of singular Use to all Persons concern'd therein: The like not Extant in the English Tongue. Recommended to the Reader by the Royal Society

People / Organizations

• Joshua Conyers ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for J. Conyers at the Bible and Anchor near St. Peter's Church in Cornhill, 1703.

Publication year

1703

ESTC No.

T130063

Grub Street ID

179283

Description

[14],108;33,[1]p. : ill. ; 8°.

Note

The preface signed: R. A., i.e. Robert Anderson

A reissue of 'Stereometrical propositions' London, 1668 with a cancel titlepage and 'Gaging promoted. An appendix to Stereometrical propositions', London [1668]

'Gaging promoted' has separate pagination and register.