A London encyclopaedia, or universal dictionary of science, art, literature and practical mechanics : comprising a popular view of the present state of knowledge : illustrated by numerous engravings, a general atlas, and appropriate diagrams
A volume of Thomas Curtis's London Encyclopaedia, published by Thomas Tegg in 1829 as a general reference work of science, art and practical mechanics for British readers. The plates are line engravings of geometry and instrument construction: dial faces with Roman hour numerals, shaded shadow wedges, compass roses, armillary globes and lettered curve diagrams useful as technical ornament.
