| Ref No | EFP/094/A 094/1652/6 |
| Finding Number | A094/1652/6 |
| Title | Horometria: or the compleat diallist : wherein the whole mystery of the art of dialling is plainly taught three several wayes; two of which are performed geometrically by rule and compasse onely: and the third instrumentally, by a quadrant fitted for that purpose. With the working of such propositions of the sphere, as are most usefull in astronomie and navigation, both geometrically and instrumentally. By Thomas Stirrup, philomath. Whereunto is added an appendix, shewing how the parallels of declination; the Jewish, Babylonish, and Italian houres; the azimuths, almicanters, &c. may be easily inscribed on any diall whatsoever, by rule and compasse onely. Also how to draw a diall on the seeling of a room, by W.L |
| Level | Item |
| Date | 1652 |
| Description | Horometria; Compleat diallist
The last two leaves are blank.; "An appendix" has separate dated title page; pagination and register are continuous.; Signatures: A[sup]4 a[sup]2 B-2D[sup]4.; Annotation on Thomason copy: "June 8th"; -blanks; 338191.; Horometria.; Compleat diallist.; Microfilm.; ESTCR203655. |
| Author | Stirrup, Thomas; W.L. |
| Subject | Dialing; National instruments |
| Physical Description | [12], 203, [5] p. : ill. (woodcuts) ; 4j. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | London : printed by R. & W. Leybourn, for Thomas Pierrepont, at the Sun in Paul's Chnrch-yard [sic], 1652. |