| Title | Ephemeris. Or, A diary astronomical, astrological, meteorological, for the year of our Lord, 1691 : Being the third after bissextile, or, leap-year. Comprehendiug [sic] I. An ephemeris of the planets motions, eclipses of the luminaries, terms, and their returns; with a domifying table, and a table of the planets essential dignities, after Ptolemy. II. An enquiry astrological, whether the planets [Venus] and [Mercury] do not stimulate turbulent humid air, upon changing their sign. Together with a demonstration of the nature and influence of the Pleiades, &c. By John Gadbury, student in physick and astrologie Licensed, September 27th, 1690. Rob. Midgley |
| Description | First word of title is made with Greek characters; the words "astronomical, ... meteorological," are gathered in brackets. The words 'Venus' and 'Mercury' are made with astrological symbols.; Quires A and B in red and black.; P. 15 misnumbered 14.; Signatures: A-C[sup]8.; Bound with several additional blank leaves, 8 in front, 14 at end, quires A and B interleaved; additional leaves inscribed with copious MS. ink notes, apparently a journal of expenses, and a recipe on front; 310292.; Microfilm.; R28231. |