Mathematicall magick. Or, The vvonders that may be performed by mechanicall gemoetry : In two books. Concerning mechanicall povvers. [&] motions. Being one of the most easie, pleasant, usefull, (and yet most neglected) part of mathematicks. Not before treated of in this language. / By I.W., M.A.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: London, : Printed by M.F. for Sa: Gellibrand at the brasen serpent in Pauls Church-yard, 1648Edition: 1st editionDescription: [16], 295, [1] pages : illustrations (metal cuts and woodcuts) ; 17 cm (8vo)Content type:
  • still image
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
Other title:
  • VVonders that may be performed by mechanicall gemoetry
  • Mathematical magic
  • Wonders that may be performed by mechanicall geometry
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Contents:
Archimedes, or, Mechanical powers -- Daedalus, or, Mechanicall motions.
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Two editions with this collation and imprint are known, with the following variants in the title, authorship statement and imprint, respectively: A) "VVonders", "I.W." and "Sa:"; B) "Wonders", "J.W." and "Sa." Cf. Lownes.

Pages [1-2] at front and [296] blank.

The words "powers, motions" are bracketed together on title page.

Signatures: A-T⁸ V⁴.

Initials, head-pieces and side notes.

Archimedes, or, Mechanical powers -- Daedalus, or, Mechanicall motions.

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Of limited horological interest

"The author was the Dean of Chester {UK). Of horological interest p. 162 - 172.

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