1690 ENGLISH Astronomy & Geometry Math Tables Tycho Planets ZODIAC 1ed Leybourn

1690 ENGLISH Astronomy & Geometry Math Tables Tycho Planets ZODIAC 1ed Leybourn   William Leybourn was a 17th-century scholar known for his studies in math, military, commerce and trade, and land surveying. Perhaps his most important and best work was “Cursus Mathematicus” – an extensive survey of mathematics and astronomy written as an encyclopedic work covering important and notable topics including: Studies of the latitude of the moon according to Tycho Brahe Theories of the planets Making, reading, and using projective dials Extensive studies into the 12 Zodiac signs; solar and constellation calendars Doctrines on spherical triangles, scales and compass Tangents and logarithms Constructing a decimal table for use of longitude and latitude determination   Item number: #27859 Price: $1500   LEYBOURN, William   [Cursus Mathematius. Mathematical Sciences, in Nine books. Books V-IX.]   London: [Printed for Thomas Basset, Benjamin Tooke, Thomas Sawbridge, Awnsham and John Churchill]. (1690). First edition.   Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; Book V – [2], 482-526 leaves Book VI – [4], 547-601, [1] Book VII – [2], 605-655, [1]; 656-694 leaves Book VIII – [2], 698-724 leaves Book IX – [2], 731-904, [92] 20 folding and full-page engravings throughout Each section with separate title page Language: English Binding: Hardcover Cloth Size: ~13in X 8.25in (33cm x 21cm) VERY RARE and desirable   Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!                                                   Categories Mathematics & Physics Medicine & Science Authors LEYBOURN, William Printing Date 17th Century Language English Binding Hardcover Book Condition Excellent Collation Complete