Hewlett, John (fl. circa 1665) The Description and Use of a Quadrant.

Description:

Hewlett, John (fl. circa 1665) The Description and Use of a Quadrant. London: Printed for the Author, 1665. First edition, octavo, illustrated with folding engraving of the quadrant, woodcut text illustration of constellations; rare, one copy listed in ESTC worldwide, at the Bodleian; bound in modern blue calf, 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.

[A]4 (A1 blank & present),B-D8, E4, (E4 blank & present).
http://estc.bl.uk/R19278
Estimate $5,000-7,000


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