The use of the nocturnal. Written by W.P.

The use of the nocturnal. Written by W.P.

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Author / Creator:	W. P.
Imprint:	[London] : Nocturnals and these Books, are to be sold by Joseph Moxon, at his shop in Corn-hill, at the sign of Atlas, in London, 1655.
Description:	1 online resource ([2], 12 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	Astronomy -- Early works to 1800. Astronomical instruments -- Early works to 1800. Astronomical instruments. Astronomy. Early works.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11470847

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Notes:	Reproduction of the original in the British Library. Wing (2nd ed.) P138H.

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