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Optics - Early works to 1800

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    Catoptricæ et dioptricæ sphæricæ elementa. Auctore Davide Gregorio, M.D. astronomiæ professore saviliono Oxoniæ, & societatis regiæ socio

    | Gregory, David 1659-1708. | Date: 1713
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    A philosophical essay concerning light . By Bryan Higgins, M. D. Vaga enim Experientia, et se tantum sequens, mera palpatio est; et homines potius stupefacit quam informat. Bacon. Vol. I.

    | Higgins, Bry (Bryan), 1737?-1820. | Date: 1776
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    A short system of optics, principally designed for the use of undergraduates in the University of Dublin. By the Rev. John Stack, A.M. late F. of T.C.D

    | Stack, John Rev. | Date: 1793
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    Sir Isaac Newton's philosophy explain'd for the use of the ladies . In Six Dialogues on Light and Colours. From the Italian of Sig. Algarotti. Volume I.

    | Algarotti, Francesco 1712-1764. | Date: 1739
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    The lady's philosophy or Sir Isaac Newton's theory of light and colours, and his principle of attraction, made familiar to the ladies in several entertainments. A new edition. Translated from the original Italian of Signor Algarotti.

    | Algarotti, Francesco 1712-1764. | Date: 1772
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