The theory of perspective demonstrated; in a method entirely new. By which the several planes, lines, and points, made use of in this art, are shewn in the true positions in which they are to be considered. Invented, and now published for the use of the Royal Academy at Woolwich. By John Lodge Cowley, Professor Of Mathematicks

People / Organizations

• John Lodge Cowley (Author)

Imprint

London: sold by J. Bennett, in Crown-Court, St. Ann's, Soho; mathematical instrument-maker to their Royal Highnesses William Duke of Gloucester, Prince Henry, and Prince Frederick, MDCCLXV. [1765]

Publication year

1765

ESTC No.

T132909

Grub Street ID

181799

Description

[8],xi,[1],117,[1]p.,XIplates ; 4°.

Note

With a half-title

Plates I-IX and XI have moving sections, and plate IX incorporates strands of coloured cotton.