David Gregory, lectures on optics

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David Gregory, lectures on optics
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msQC361.G8 (ms1064)
Title
David Gregory, lectures on optics
Description
David Gregory (1661-1708), professor of mathematics in the University of Edinburgh, "Public Lectures in Optics".
Collection
Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections
Parent record
Individual Manuscripts - Library of Congress Parent record level Collection
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Date
1684
Admin history
David Gregory (1661-1708), professor of mathematics at Edinburgh University 1683-1691, and in 1691 appointed to the Savilian chair of astronomy at Oxford.
Archival history
Signature of James Brown, professor of physics, University of Glasgow, on title page.


Signature of John Lee on title page to first chapter.
Physical description
1 volume. Binding by Burns and Harris of Dundee: calf with original boards and modern spine bearing title and crest of the university library. Seven folded pages of diagrams and illustrations inserted between pp. 22-23; 50-51; 70-71; 78-79; 98-99; 112-113; 136-vii. Paper: 15.5x20.2cm
Extent
  • 1 volume, 148pp
Department
Special Collections - Archive Collections
Record level
Item
Credit line
Courtesy of the University of St Andrews Libraries and Museums, ID: msQC361.G8 (ms1064)

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