An essay on vision, briefly explaining the fabric of the eye, and the nature of vision [electronic r...
An essay on vision, briefly explaining the fabric of the eye, and the nature of vision [electronic resource] : Intended for the service of those whose eyes are weak or impaired: enabling them to form an accurate idea of the true state of their sight, the means of preserving it, together with proper rules for ascertaining when spectacles are necessary, and how to choose them without injuring the sight. By George Adams, mathematical instrument maker to His Majesty, and optician to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
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London : Printed for the author, by R. Hindmarsh, printer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, No. 32, Clerkenwell-Close: and sold by the author, at his shop, No. 60, Fleet-Street, 1792.
Date
1792.
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English
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xi,[1],172p.,plate : ill. ; 8°.
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Publisher
London : Printed for the author, by R. Hindmarsh, printer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, No. 32, Clerkenwell-Close: and sold by the author, at his shop, No. 60, Fleet-Street, 1792.
Edition
The second edition.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1792.
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Available for use in the Library. Available from home to registered NSW residents.
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An essay on vision, briefly explaining the fabric of the eye, and the nature of vision [electronic resource] : Intended for the service of those whose eyes are weak or impaired: enabling them to form an accurate idea of the true state of their sight, the means of preserving it, together with proper rules for ascertaining when spectacles are necessa...
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Includes 'A catalogue of mathematical, optical, and philosophical instruments' on pp.159-172.
Reproduction of original from Library of Congress.
Citation / References Note
ESTC N31347.
Additional physical form availability note
Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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74VK2pO3MQWd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK2pO3MQWd
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