David Gregory's Astronomy, c 1700 - c 1750
Scope and Contents
The Macclesfield Collection principally comprises the archives of John Collins (1625-1683) and William Jones (1675-1749). As well as being mathematicians in their own right, both men corresponded with leading scientific figures of their day and so the collection includes autograph material by Isaac Newton, Edmond Halley, Henry Briggs, Roger Cotes, Henry Oldenburg and Robert Hooke.
Dates
- Creation: c 1700 - c 1750
Creator
- From the Fonds: Parker, George, 1697-1764 (2nd Earl of Macclesfield and astronomer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This item is fragile. It may only be produced with handling advice from trained reading room staff. Do not open beyond 70 degrees.
Extent
78 folio(s) (ff.78 [octavo] paper) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
B.7
General
Former reference 180.c.39; 19.5
Subject
Repository Details
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