1. Add MS 56074
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 56074
- Title:
- GEOMETRY AND ENGINEERING: treatises on plane geometry, mechanics and artillery, etc.; late 17th-early 18th cent. Italian. Plentifully illustrated with drawings in pen and ink, and watercolour. Old number '155', Italian, 18th cent., f. 1. Paper slip in Italian, giving brief title, description, a shelf mark 'Lib. 1, scaf. 1' and the number '17', 19th cent., f. v. For a similar slip in a MS. of the same provenance, see Add. 36880, f. ii. Possibly from the collection of Matteo Luigi Canonici (d....
- Scope & Content:
- End-papers: Italian, floral design in red and gold: late 17th-early 18th centt. Art. Illuminations and Drawings ITALIAN: Illustrated treatises on mechanics, etc.,: late 17th-early 18th cent: Pen and ink, and water colour. includes: f. iv Bookplates and Book-stamps: Reverend Walter Sneyd, of...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Italian
- Date Range:
- Late 17th century-Early 18th century
- Extent:
- 1 item