Science, 6 vol., inc. Wilkins, Mathematicall magick, 1648; Robins, Mathematical tracts, 1761; and others

SCIENCE

A collection of 6 volumes in English, contemporary calf, mostly 8vo, comprising:

i. Wilkins, John. Mathematicall Magick. London: M.F. for Sa. Gellibrand, 1648, woodcut and engraved illustrations, title slightly soiled, slight loss to head and foot of spine

ii. Sprat, Thomas. The history of the Royal Society of London, for the improving of natural knowledge... third edition. London: Samuel Chapman, 1722, 4to, license leaf (A1) with engraved arms on verso, 2 folding engraved plates, binding slightly rubbed, spine a bit worn

iii. Miscellanea curiosa... third edition. London: Knapton [&c.], 1726, vol.1 only (of 3), engraved frontispiece and 5 plates, binding somewhat worn

iv. Robertson, J. A treatise of such mathematical instruments as are usually put into a portable case... second edition. London: Heath [&c.], 1757, 9 folding engraved plates, spine backed with cloth, upper cover detached

v. Robins, Benjamin. Mathematical tracts. London: J. Nourse, 1761, 2 vol., half-titles, 3 engraved plates, bookplate of Philip, Earl Stanhope, in each vol., joints of vol.1 slightly split

All of these works include sections on gunnery or gunpowder to a greater or lesser extent.

LITERATURE:

ESTC R227427, T131281, T105480, T92496, T81183