Mathematical collections and translations
Subtitle: the first tome.  In two parts ... By Thomas Salusbury, Esq.
Contributors: Galilei, Galileo, 1564-1642.; Kepler, Johannes, 1571-1630.; Stúñiga, Lope de, 15th cent.; Foscarini, Paolo Antonio, ca. 1565-1616.; Castelli, Benedetto, 1577or 8-1643; Corsini, Ottavio, 1592-1642.; De Morgan, Augustus, 1806-1871 (autograph)
Publisher: Printed by W. Leybourn
Published: 1661
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Science -- Early works to 1800; Bible and science.; Stream measurements.; Reclamation of land.; Solar system.
Genres: Early works to 1800
Notes: Errors in paging.

On t.p. of pt. 2 the words "The second tome.  The second part" should read "The first tome.  The second part."

"The systeme of the world ...  By Galileus Galileus ...", "The ancient and modern doctrine of Holy Fathers ...  By Galilaeo Galilaei ...", "An epistle of the Reverend Father Paolo Antonio Foscarini ...", "Of the mensuration of running waters ...  By Don Benedetto Castelli ..." and "Geometrical demonstrations of the measure of running waters, by D. Benedetto Castelli ..." have each special t.p.

Wing S517.

The work was published in two vols., 1661-65.  It is rarely found complete as most of the copies of v. 2 were destroyed in the great fire of London.

Half title wanting?

Prize copy from University College, London, signed by A. De Morgan.