Heptarchia mathematica, or, the seven branches of art here following. Epitomized, viz. arithmatick, geometry, flat measure, square measure, gauging, mensuration by tables, dialling, &c. being now exhibited to the view of artists, as well as others, in a plain practicable, and easie method, whereby every young tyro may come to a perfect understanding without the help of a tutor; which for ease and expedition, the like not extant in the the English tongue. Being a work very useful for gentlemen, ... sleaters, &c. By John Wing, practitioner in the mathematicks. Sebtemb. [sic] 14th, 1689. This may be printed, Robert Midgley.

People / Organizations

• John Wing (Author)

Imprint

London: printed and are to be sold by Matt. Street, 1693.

Publication year

1693-1693

ESTC No.

R42234

Grub Street ID

123650

Description

[8], 140, [2], 145-146, 347-351 [i.e. 149], [1] p., 1 leaf of plates : ill. ; 8⁰

Note

The words "Arithmatick, ... Dialling, &c." are connected by double brackets. The words "gentlemen, ... sleaters, &c." are connected by two sets of double brackets.

Paging irregular: Pp. 141-144 omitted; pages 147-151 incorrectly numbered 347-351.

Signatures: A? B-D? E-R? (-R4).

Uncontrolled note

Wing W2984A is a ghost