An original theory or new hypothesis of the universe
Subtitle: founded upon the laws of nature, and solving by mathematical principles the general phaenomena of the visible creation, and particularly the Via Lactea : compris'd in nine familiar letters from the author to his friend, and illustrated with upwards of thirty graven and mezzotinto plates, by the best masters
By: by Thomas Wright, of Durham
Contributors: Chapelle, Henry, d. 1764
Publisher: Printed for the author, and sold by H. Chapelle ...
Published: 1750
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 84
Subjects: Early works to 1800; Astronomy
Other titles: New hypothesis of the universe
Notes: Title page printed in red and black.

Signatures: A⁴ a² B-L⁴ M².

Of the 32 plates, 24 are etchings with engraving, and 8 are mezzotints. Two etchings are double page.

Errata: p. [2], 2nd group.

Binding: mottled calfskin. Spine gilt tooled, with author & title on red label. Edges gilt rolled. Page edges red.

Bookplates of E.N. da C. Andrade, F.R.S.; Joseph Halle Schaffner; Univ. of Chicago Library.