New Principles Gunnery Containing by Robins Benjamin (69 results)

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Original Blue cloth hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. New Edition. 1972. lvii, 95pp. "Benjamin Robins published 'New Principles of Gunnery' in 1742 and this classic work was to influence greatly subsequent writers and lay the foundations of modern gunnery. The present reprint includes two appendices of related matter from the author's other writings, a new introduction by W.S. Curtis which gives useful biographical information and explains the scientific and technological background, and a new summary of contents making for ease of reference." Slight bumping to front top corner of clipped jacket cover. Slight wear to top and bottom edges of rear fold-in. Jacket is otherwise in very good condition. Title to book spine in gold lettering. Very minor wear to book corners and to top and bottom of spine. Book is otherwise in excellent condition. All contents are tght and clean. No inscriptions.

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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 168. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1742 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 168.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 404. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1805 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 404.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. ROBINS, BENJAMIN (1707-51). Mathematical tracts Vol. I. Containing his new principles of gunnery, with several subsequent discourses on the same subject, the greatest part never before printed. Vol. II. Containing his discourse on the methods of fluxions, and of prime and ultimate ratios, with other miscellaneous pieces London: J. Nourse, 1761. FIRST EDITION. Two volumes. 8 vo. Contemp. speckled calf. xlvi, (2, contents), 341, (3, pub. ads); (2), 380 pp. Three engraved plates, one folding + text woodcuts. Vol. I joints cracked and one corner bumped, vol. II joint partially cracked; a good to very good set, internally very good. With his 'New principles of gunnery', 1742, Robins became the real founder of the science of gunnery. Therein Robins introduced the ballistic pendulum which he employed to determine the muzzle velocity of bullets. That advance, and others, caused Euler to issue his German translation in 1745. Robins' second volume contains an important work on fluxions which first appeared in 1735. Commenting on the original edition, the Newton/Babson Catalogue has: "In this little book, Robins was the first to give an exceedingly clear explanation of Newton's theories of fluxions." The polemics on the vis viva controversy and other published and unpublished articles complete the set. Biblio. mechanica, pp. 279-280. F. Cajori, 'Hist. concepts, limits and fluxions in Gr. Brit.', 1919, chap. 4 & pp. 202-206.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. xlvi, (ii), 341, (3) adverts, 2 engraved plates (1 folding); (viii), 7?380, 1 engraved plate. Half-titles, contemporary tree calf, , spines heavily decorated in gilt, , joints little cracked, little foxing, but a nice set, Wallis 268.001. Roberts & Trent, Bibliotheca Mechanica, pp. 279/280., Sotheran,s " very scarce".

Edition : First edition, Contemporary speckled Full Calf. Spine in six compartments of five raised bands, with gilt motifs, and gilt title on two and three. , The first edition of this posthumous collection of tracts by Benjamin Robins (1707-1751) includes his significant work on artillery and gunnery as well as more abstract work on fluxions. Robins?s substantial accomplishments in mathematical theory, scientific discovery, technical practice and literary production place him at the forefront of the British Enlightment. As a British artillery officer wrote in 1789, Robins ?was in gunnery what the immortal Newton was in philosophy, the founder of a new system deduced from experiment and nature? (ODNB), Size : 8vo (125 x 200mm). , With profuse in-text illustrations. Two plates in Vol. II. , Volume : Two volumes, Ex Libris James Forbes Taplow Hill, 1818 (ink ownership inscription) on front pastedowns., P. Half-Title, Blank, Title, Blank, Title, Blank, Contents (1-2), Introduction (7-8), 9-296, Appendix (296-380); Half-Title, Blank, Title, Preface (v-xlvi), Contents (1-2), Title, Preface (3-57), Blank, 59-82, Plate 1, 83-153, Blank, Half Title, Blank, 157-278, Half Title, Blank, Preface (281-282), 283-340 (219 mispag. as 317), Plate 2, 341, Advertisement (1-3). Very good condition. Text fine and unsullied.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1742 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 153 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 153.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 3 works in 1 volume, First work First Edition, 1742, 8vo., folding engraved plate, lvii + (1) + 95 + (1)pp., with 4 figures in the text, second work Fifth Edition, with additions, ppViii + 120 +8 pp, some notes in pencil in the margin, 1784 (Third work) ,Third Edition, frontis, ppViii, + 32 + 2 pp , Contempporary calf, rebacked, new labels, marbled endpapers, nice copies, , Henry Beaufoy's copy with his bookplate,

2 volumes, 8vo, pp. xlvi, (ii), 341, (3) adverts, 2 engraved plates (1 folding); (viii), 7?380, 1 engraved plate. Half-titles. Contemporary speckled calf, spines ruled in gilt with red morocco labels. Joints rubbed, heads of spines slightly worn and crack at top of upper joint of vol. 2, but a very good and clean set. With the engraved armorial bookplates of Ramsey Abbey. FIRST EDITION of Robins? collected works, including some published for the first time. The first volume is entirely concerned with gunnery; it includes Robins? description of the ballistic pendulum, invented by him, studies on the pressures in a gun-barrel, rockets for signalling purposes, the resistance of fluid media to high-speed objects, etc. This last aspect applied Newtonian mechanics to artillery, and brought about ?an epoch-making improvement in the accuracy of field guns? (Prof. Niall Ferguson, ?Civilisation: is the West History??). The second volume is mathematical, including his discourse on Newton?s fluxions, of whom Robins was a staunch supporter. The editor James Wilson, in the long appendix, appraised Newton?s Method of Fluxions, and first revealed Newton to be the author of the Account of the Book entitled Commercium Epistolicum, Newton?s fullest account of the development of his own mathematical ideas. Wallis 268.001. Roberts & Trent, Bibliotheca Mechanica, pp. 279?280.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1805 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 403 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 403.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1805 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 405 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 405 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1805. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 397, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 397.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2021, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1805. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 398, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 398.