Wilkins, John, 1614-1672,

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. / VVonders that may be performed by mechanicall gemoetry Mathematical magic Wonders that may be performed by mechanicall geometry By I.W., M.A. - 1st edition. - [16], 295, [1] pages : illustrations (metal cuts and woodcuts) ; 17 cm (8vo)

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.


Mechanics--Early works to 1800.
Machinery--Early works to 1800.

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