An original theory or new hypothesis of the universe: 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 ...

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Names: Wright, Thomas, 1711-1786 (Author)
Dates / Origin: Date Issued: 1750; Place: London; Publisher: Printed for the author, and sold by H. Chapelle
Library locations: Spencer Collection; Shelf locator: Spencer Coll. Eng. 1750 94-193
Topics: Astronomy; Milky Way
Genres: Prints; Illustrations
Notes: Content: Ornaments: woodcut head- and tailpieces, ornamental initials.; Ownership: Illustrations: 32 prints : etching, engraving (24), mezzotint (8) ; double-page (2), full-page (30).; Content: R.E. Duncombe Shafto (armorial bookplate); Knut Lundmark (autograph and inscription, dated May 1953).; Content: Errata: p. [2] (2nd group).; Content: Signatures: A⁴ a² B-L⁴ M².; Content: Title page printed in red and black.; Statement of responsibility: by Thomas Wright, of Durham
Physical Description: Extent: Viii, [4], 84 p., XXXII leaves of plates (2 folded) : ill. ; 30 cm. (4to)
Type of Resource: Still image
Identifiers: NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b11954185; Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 77a23290-c60a-012f-436d-58d385a7bc34