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[Globes - Books] MARTIN, Benjamin The description and use of both the globes, the armillary sphere, and orrery, exemplified in a large and select variety of problems [...]. London, printed for, and sold by the author, [8vo: viii-pp.; 6 pl. (some browning). Contemp. mottled calf (rebacked), gilt orn. spine with 5 raised bands, red leather title label. Rare second, corrected and enlarged edition (first by the mathematician and instrument maker B. Martin (1704-1782). Ill. with 6 engr. plates showing globes, spheres and an orrery. Ref. ESTC T- Cp. Houzeau & Lancaster - COPAC. Prov. Harrison D. Horblit, 1912-philanthropist and collector of books, manuscripts, and photographs (bookpl.). - Ann Parker (ms. ownership entry).