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RefNoEL/C3/21
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TitlePaper, 'On astronomy, geometry, mathematics, and music' by J de Cordie, dated at Neufchtel, Switzerland
Date1734
DescriptionPaper covers several topics: astronomy, geometry, mathematics, music. A table of topics is attached. Two diagrams are added which are on the astronomical system of Copernicus and Descartes for determining the seasons and the astronomical system of Ptolemy.
Two notes are added. One states: 'brought by one Monsieur Sandoz at the Golden Fann in Gerrhard Street 1734'. The second note in another hand states: 'not to be entered [in the Letter Book]'.
LanguageFrench
Extent54p
FormatManuscript
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AccessStatusOpen
Copies1 colour tiff
URLDescriptionAlso available on Early Modern Letters Online
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