1. Add MS 56249
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 56249
- Title:
- 'MECHANIC DIALLING OR THE ART OF SHADOWS': collection of works on mechanical dialling, navigation and mathematics; late 18th cent. Illustrated with charts and diagrams, pen and ink, and coloured. Probably derived from printed works, for example those of Joseph Moxon (d.1700), see f. ii. The name 'John [Wrightson?]' written, late 18th cent., f. ii. 'Charles Waistell' stamped on leather, front cover near spine, 19th cent. Formerly owned by the Patent Office Library. The following numbers occur...
- Scope & Content:
- Charles Waistell: Name stamped on binding: 19th cent. Navigation: Mathematics: Mechanics: Collection relating to: late 18th cent. includes: f. ii John Wrightson: Name written: late 18th cent.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- Late 18th century
- Extent:
- 1 item