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Measuring a degree of meridian

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Description

Heading:
Author: Maupertuis, Pierre Louis Moreau de
Title: La Figure de la Terre, Déterminée par les Observations...
Place Published: Paris
Publisher:De l'Imprimerie Royale
Date Published: 1738
Description:

xxiv, [4], 184 pp. With folding engraved map & 9 folding diagrams. (8vo) 19.5x12 cm (7¾x4¾"), 19th century calf ruled in gilt, spine tooled in gilt, marbled endpapers.

Measuring the length of a degree of meridian. Formerly in the University of California library, with bookplate, perforated stamps to title page, 1 text leaf and the map. Also, bookplate of Geneva bookseller Paul Barde.

Condition

Some discoloration, staining and extremity wear to covers, joints cracking; good to very good.

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Measuring a degree of meridian

Name: Measuring a degree of meridian
SKU: 82938808
Price: 250 USD
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