1. Harley MS 5219
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Harley MS 5219
- Title:
- Thomas Hobbes, The Mathematical Demonstration of the Sword
- Scope & Content:
- Autograph manuscript volume containing a treatise on fencing by Thomas Hobbes, with two printed plates. Hobbes titled the treatise 'To compare the strength of two swords that presse each other', which he inscribed on f.2. The title 'The Mathematicall demonstrastion off The Sorde' is inscribed ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1640s
- Extent:
- 1 volume