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Traité de la construction et des principaux usages des instruments de mathematique

1725
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  • Title: Traité de la construction et des principaux usages des instruments de mathematique
  • Author: Written by Nicolas Bion (French, 1672–1733)
  • Publisher: Published by Michel Brunet (French, active 18th century)
  • Publisher: Published by Charles Osmont (French, active 18th century)
  • Dedicatee: Dedicated to Louis XV, King of France (French, Versailles 1710–1774 Versailles)
  • Date: 1725
  • Medium: plates: engraving, woodcut
  • Dimensions: Overall: 10 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 1 15/16 in. (26.1 x 20 x 5 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.100.8
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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