75 matching record(s)
E Martin, Benjamin
Micrographia nova: or, a new Treatise on the Microscope, and Microscopic Objects
Containing I. The Description and Use of two different Reflecting Microscopes ... (with micrometers) II. A large and particular Account of all Kinds of Microscopic Objects ... to which is added, an Account of the Camera Obscura, and the Solar Microscope, Reading, Printed and Sold by J. Newbery and C. Micklewright, and others. 1742. 4to. [irregular NB marginal notes]. R. S. Clay's copy (purchase)
[1949- ]
1742
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
A New and Compendious System of Optics
In Three Parts, viz. Part I. Catoptrics ... Part II. Dioptrics ... Part III. A Practical Description of a great Number of the most useful Optical Instruments and Machines, and their Construction shewn from the Theory. ... London: Printed for James Hodges, at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge. 1740. 8vo. From the Radcliffe Observatory
[Unknown]
1740
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
Microscopium Pantometricum; or, a New Construction of a Micrometer, adapted to the compound and solar Microscope; shewing by inspection, I. The Magnifying Power of the Object Lenses, and of the Eye-Glasses. II. The Extent of the Field of View. III. The Dimensions of the Real and Apparent Magnitude of small Objects. To which is added, the Description of an Universal Perspective, with a Scale of all its Magnifying Powers
London. Printed for, and sold by the author, no. 171 Fleet-street. [Price ls. 6d.]. n.d. 8vo. R. S. Clay's copy (purchase)
[1949- ]
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E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of an opake Solar Microscope. In which all Opake Bodies, whether of Animal, Vegetable, Fossil, or Marine Production, are shewn in the greatest Perfection, in all their native Beauties, of Lights, Shades, Prominences, Cavities; and all Variety of different Hues, Tints, and Colours, heightened by Reflection of Solar Rays condensed upon them, to an amazing Degree: ...
London: Printed for the Author, no. 171, in Fleet-Street, 1774. 8vo. R. S. Clay's copy (purchase)
[1949- ]
1774
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of an Universal Microscope, answering all the Purposes of Single, Compound, Opake, and Aquatic Microscopes. With particular Directions for the Use and Application of every Part of a full and compleat Apparatus, as represented and illustrated in a large Copper Plate
London: Printed for, and sold by the Author at no. 171 in Fleetstreet. Price Six-pence. n.d. 8vo. N.B.: Given with the Microscope. R. S. Clay's copy (purchase)
[1949- ]
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E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
Microscopium Polydynamicum: or, a New Construction of a Microscope, wherein a Variety of Magnifying Powers is communicated to each Object-Lens; so that by Four Lenses only, more than One Hundred different Magnifying Powers are immediately attainable in this Form. ...
London: printed for, and sold by the Author, in Fleet-street, no. 171, and by the Booksellers in City and Country. A.D. 1771. 8vo. R. S. Clay's copy (purchase).
[1949- ]
1771
file CATA (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
A Catalogue of Philosopical, Optical, and Mathematical Instruments Made and Sold by Benjamin Martin ...
Reprinted in article "Old English Instruments", extract from Sands, Clays, and Minerals, April 1938, pp. 204-205. [See Anon., "Old English Instruments ..."].
[Unknown]
1938
E (Stack - oversize)Martin, Benjamin
The Principles of Perspective explained in a Genuine Theory; and applied in an Extensive Practice. With the Construction and Uses of all such Instruments as are subservient to the Purposes of this Science
London: Printed for, and sold by the Author in Fleet-Street, no. 171. 4to. (Bound in paper). R. S. Clay's copy (purchase)
[1949- ]
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file S (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
An Essay on Electricity: being an Enquiry into the Nature, Cause, and Properties thereof, on the principles of Sir Isaac Newton's Theory of Vibrating Motion, Light and Fire. With 42 Capital experiments "That may be made of this wonderful power of nature"
Bath, 1746. Price 6d. 4to. Gunther Loan Collection
[1940-6/ ]
1746
file U - metrologyMartin, Benjamin
The Monied Man's Vade Mecum. Being an Explanation of the Nature, Structure, and Use of a New Portable Steelyard for Weighing Gold Coin. Wherein it is demonstrated that this Instrument, in its own Nature, results from Principles both Philosophical and Mechanical in the most perfect Degree; that therefore its Form is the most Simple and compendious possible; and, lastly, that its Use in producing an Equilibrium is more ready, easy, and expedite than that of any other Balance whatsoever, as is sufficiently evinced in many different Processes relative to its Application to weighting Gold, both Statically and Hydrostatically; so that its Value is instantly seen to a single Penny and its Weight to half a Grain
London: Printed for the Author, at no. 171, in Fleet-Street, 1773. Photocopy.
[1980-190]
1773
file U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
An Appendix to the New Art of Surveying; containing A New Construction of a Pantagraph. Which renders it of universal Use in reducing or enlarging Plans, Drawings, Pictures, Portraits, etc. in Copies bearing any required Proportion to the Original
London: for the Author, n.d. Bound with it: The Description and Use of an Universal Sliding Rule ... ; The Description of a ... Portable Apparatus of Microscopic Instruments; catalogue.
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file U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of a Case of Mathematical Instruments; particularly Of all the Lines contained on the Plain Scale, the Sector, the Gunter, and Proportional Compasses. With A Practical Application exemplified in many useful Cases of Geometry, and Plain and Spherical Trigonometry
London: Printed for, and sold by the Author, At his Shop in Fleet Street, no. 171, and by the Booksellers in City and Country. A.D. 1780. (Disbound pamphlet).
[1985-2]
1780
LE Martin, Benjamin
The New Art of Surveying by the Goniometer
London, 1766. ?Lewis Evans Collection
[1924-0]
1766
LE Martin, Benjamin
Horologia Nova: or, The New Art of Dialling in Theory and Practice in which is demonstrated, that all the Variety in this Science consists in the Construction of Three Dials only, etc.
London, 1770. Lewis Evans Collection
[1924-0]
1770
LE Martin, Benjamin
The Description and use of an Orrery ...
London, 1771. Bound with Martin's Goniometer & others. ?Lewis Evans Collection
[1924-0]
1771
LE Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of Both the Globes, the Armillary Sphere and Orrery, etc.
London, n.d. [c.1762]. Lewis Evans Collection
[1924-0]
1762?
LE Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of An Universal Sliding Rule
London, n.d. Lewis Evans Collection
[1924-0]
[n.d.]
LE VreamMartin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of a New, Portable, Table Air-Pump and Condensing Engine. With a Select Variety of Capital Experiments, etc ...
Printed and Sold by the Author, London. 1766. Also bound with it: works by William Vream, William Webster, Thomas Ribright, John Adams, P. & J. Dollond; spine title 'Instruments and Air Pumps'. Shelved under Vream, W. Lewis Evans Collection
[1924-0]
1766
R (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
Miscellaneous Correspondence, containing a Variety of Subjects, relative to Natural and Civil History, Geography, Mathematics, Poetry, Memoirs of monthly Occurrences, Catalogues of new Books, etc.
Vol. II. For the Year 1757 and 1758. London: Printed and sold by W. Owen, Temple-Bar, and by the Author, at his House in Fleet-street. 1759. (pp. 461-964). 8vo (4to page notation). Taylor Loan Collection
[1940- ]
1759
R (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
Miscellaneous Correspondence, containing a Variety of Subjects, relative to Natural and Civil History, Geography, Mathematics, Poetry, Memoirs of monthly Occurrences, Catalogues of new Books, etc.
Vol. III. (1759-1760). London: Printed and sold by W. Owen, near Temple-Bar, and by the Author, at his House in Fleet-street. 1764. 8vo (4to page notation). Taylor Loan Collection
[1940- ]
1764
Radcliffe Tracts 13 (2)Martin, Benjamin
Micrographia Nova: Or, A New Treatise on the Microscope, and Microscopic Objects
Containing I. The Description and Use of two different Reflecting Microscopes, of a new Form and Structure, and furnish'd with a Micrometer; viz. one design'd for the Pocket, and the other mounted on a Ball and Socket, which renders it of Universal Use. II. A large and particular Account of all Kinds of Microscopic Objects, to be found in the Human Body, in Quadrupedes, in Fowls, Fishes, Insects, Reptiles, etc. in Plants and Vegetables of every kind; in Earths, Minerals, and Fossil Substances; and various other Miscellaneous Subjects. With Directions how to procure and prepare them for Use; and divers occasional Remarks interspersed thro' the whole. To which is added, An Account of the Camera Obscura, and the Solar Microscope, or Method of Magnifying Objects in a Darken'd Chamber, In every Way by Reflection and Refraction. Reading: Printed and Sold by J. Newbery and C. Micklewright, 1742.
[1934-41]
1742
Radcliffe Tracts 13 (4)Martin, Benjamin
The Theory of Comets, Illustrated, in Four Parts
I. An Essay on the Natural History and Philosophy of Comets; being the Substance of all that has hitherto been published on that Head. II. Tables, containing the Elements of the Theory of a Comet's Motion, (in a Parabola or an Ellipsis) with their Nature and Use explained. III. The Method of constructing the Orbit of any Comet, and computing its Place therein; its Latitude and Longitude, as seen from the Earth or Sun; its Distance, Velocity, Magnitude, Length of Tail, and other Particulars relative thereto. IV. The Method of delineating the visible Path of a Comet in the Heavens, on the Surface of a Celestial Globe; and for drawing the Trajectory by Protraction with Scale and Compasses. The whole adapted to, and exemplified in the Orbit of the Comet of the Year 1682, whose Return is now near at Hand. London: Printed for the Author, at the Sign of the Visual-Glasses and Globe, two Doors below Crane-Court, in Fleet-Street, 1757.
[1934-41]
1757
Radcliffe Tracts 31 (12)Martin, Benjamin
Institutions of Astronomical Calculations; Containing a Survey of the Solar System, wherein All the Dimensions of the Distances, Diameters, Magnitudes and Velocities of the Sun, the Earth, the Primary and Secondary Planets, the Comets and the Stars are computed in English Miles from the late discovered Parallax of the Sun, by the Two Last Transits of Venus. With a Description of two New pieces of Mechanism for exhibiting Artificial Views of such Transits
London: Printed for the Author, at no. 171, in Fleet-Street, 1773.
[1934-41]
1773
Radcliffe Tracts 36 (1)Martin, Benjamin
The Nature and Construction of a Solar Eclipse Explained and Exemplified in that which will happen on April 1st., A.D. 1764
Containing, I. The Geometrical Construction of a General Eclipse of the Sun, exhibiting its Phases and Affections, by Scale and Compasses. II. The same by Trigonometrical Calculation. III. The Construction and Phases of a Solar Eclipse for any particular place, exemplified for the City of London. IV. Of the Form and Dimensions of the Moon's Dark Shadow on the Earth's Surface considered not as a Sphere but as a Spheroid. V. The Method of exhibiting all the Phases of a Solar Eclipse in the best Manner, by a Reflecting Telescope, in a Room not darkened. London: Printed for the Author in Fleet-Street, 1764.
[1934-41]
1764
Radcliffe Tracts 36 (2)Martin, Benjamin
Venus in the Sun: Being an Explication of the Rationale of that Great Phaenomenon; of the Several Methods used by Astronomers for Computing the Quantity and Phases thereof; And of the Manner of applying a Transit of Venus over the Solar Disk, For the Discovery of the Parallax of the Sun; Settling the Theory of that Planet's Motion, and Ascertaining the Dimensions of the Solar System
London: Printed for W. Owen, at Homer's Head, near Temple-Bar, 1761.
[1934-41]
1761
Radcliffe Tracts 40 (5)Martin, Benjamin
Venus in the Sun: being an Explication of the Rationale of that Great Phaenomenon; of the Several Methods used by Astronomers for Computing the Quantity and Phases thereof; And the Manner of applying a Transit of Venus over the Solar Disk, For the Discovery of the Parallax of the Sun; Settling the Theory of that Planet's Motion, and Ascertaining the Dimensions of the Solar System
London: Printed for W. Owen, at Homer's Head, near Temple-Bar, 1761.
[1934-41]
1761
Radcliffe Tracts 44 (1)Martin, Benjamin
An Appendix to the Description and Use of the Globes
Containing, I. Animadversions upon the Structure, Apparatus, etc. of a Set of New Globes lately published; as also on the Book of their Uses. II. A New Construction of Orreries, with the Great Phaenomena they represent, and the extreme Degree of Exactness at a small Expence. III. Mr Graham's New Instrument for finding the Latitude at Sea by two observation on the Altitude of the Sun and Stars. IV. The Use of the Globe in finding the true Distance of the Moon and Sun or a Star, by the observed Distance. V. The Rationale of correcting the Places of the Stars on the Celestial Globe when necessary. VI. The Principles of the ancient Canicular Astronomy explained by Theory and Calculations. VII. An Abstract of Mr. Hornsby's Account of the ensuing Transit of Venus; with directions subjoined for making a Helioscope to view the Phases to best Advantage. VIII. Postscript to the Reviewers Remarks. The Whole illustrated by a large Copper-Plate. London: Printed for, and Sold by the Author, in Fleet-Street, and by the Booksellers in City and Country, 1766.
[1934-41]
1766
Radcliffe Tracts 46 (31)Martin, Benjamin
An Explanation of a new Construction and Improvement of the Sea Octant and Sextant, containing a most easy, expeditious and accurate Method of Adjusting and Rectifying those Instruments for Use both at Sea and Land. Also the best Disposition of the Glasses; with Directions for making the Fore and Back Observations; and the several Steps in the Process of finding the Longitude at Sea
London: Printed for the Author, at no. 171, Fleet Street, n.d.
[1934-41]
[n.d.]
Radcliffe Tracts 49 (11)Martin, Benjamin
Optical Essays
Containing, I. A practical Description of several Sorts of Single, Solar, and Compound Microscopes; with their Apparatus, and latest Improvements. II. The Nature of Vision in Insects demonstrated by Microscopic Observations. III. A Catalogue of all the principal Microscopic Objects. IV. The Use of the Reflecting Telescope as an universal Perspective for viewing every Sort of Object in the greatest Perfection. V. The Manner of computing the Magnifying Power in single and double Microscopes. VI. A new Method of applying a Micrometer to take the Dimensions of small Objects. VII. An Illustration of the Whole in a great Variety of Figures on a large Copper-Plate. London: Printed for, and sold by the Author, n.d.
[1934-41]
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Radcliffe Tracts 49 (12)Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of a New, Portable, Table Air-Pump and Condensing Engine. With a Select Variety of Capital Experiments, Which, together with the different Parts of the Apparatus and Glasses, Are Illustrated by upwards of Forty Copper-Plate Figures
London: Printed and Sold by the Author, 1766.
[1934-41]
1766
Radcliffe Tracts 49 (13)Martin, Benjamin
Two Essays on the Nature and wonderful Properties of Island Crystal
Essay I. Containing, All that has been hitherto delivered in regard to its Form, Dimensions, and double Refraction of Light; with the Addition of several New Experiments with polished Parallelopipeds and Prisms made of this Substance, which discover a various, multuple, and colorific Refraction; and exhibit a Variety of Images of one and the same Object. To which is subjoined a Computation of the magnifying Power of Reflecting Telescopes; and a Table thereof, from 6 inches to 12 Feet in length. The Whole illustrated with Copper Plate Figures. London: Printed for, and sold by the Author, n.d.
[1934-41]
[n.d.]
Radcliffe Tracts 60 (3)Martin, Benjamin
As Essay on Visual Glasses, (Vulgarly called Spectacles) wherein it is shewn from the Principles of Optics, and the Nature of the Eye, that the common Structure of those Glasses is contrary to the Rules of Art, to the Nature of Things, etc. and very prejudicial to the Eyes; The Nature of Vision in the Eye explained, and Glasses of a New Construction proposed
Third Edition. London: Printed for the Author, and sold at his House, two Doors below Crane-Court, Fleet-Street, 1758.
[1934-41]
1758
Radcliffe Tracts 60 (8)Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of a Case of Mathematical Instruments; particularly of all the Lines contained on the Plain Scale, the Sector, the Gunter, and the Proportional Compasses. With a Practical Application, exemplified in many useful Cases of Geometry, and Plain and Spherical Trigonometry. The Whole illustrated by Copper-Plate Figures
London: P. & J. Dollond, n.d.
[1934-41]
[n.d.]
Radcliffe Tracts 77 (10)Martin, Benjamin
An Essay on the Nature and Superior Use of Globes, In conveying the First Principles of Geography and Astronomy To the Minds of Youth; also, A Candid Examination of the Construction and Use of Planispheres, wherein The Erroneous Nature, and many bad Consequences, attending the Use of the Vulgar Projection are pointed out: and The Nature and Use of the Globular Projection, With many New Improvements, Illustrated by a Solution of Several Problems, Explaining the general Principles of Geography and Astronomy, by Way of Introduction to the more ready Use of the Globes
London: Printed for the Author, and sold by him at the Globe, in Fleet-Street. 1758. (Includes price list at end, pp. 43-44 [see separate entry]).
[1934-41]
1758
Radcliffe Tracts 78 (6)Martin, Benjamin
An Essay on Electricity: Being and Enquiry into the Nature, Cause and Properties thereof, On the Principles of Sir Isaac Newton's Theory of Vibrating Motion, Light, and Fire; And the various Phaenomena of Forty-two Capital Experiments; With some Observations relative to the Uses That may be made of this Wonderful Power of Nature
Bath: Printed for the Author; and Mr Leake, and Mr Frederick, Booksellers: Mr Raikes, Printer, at Gloucester; Mr Collins, Printer, at Salisbury; and Mr Newbury, Bookseller, at the Bible and Sun in St Paul's Church-Yard, London, 1746.
[1934-41]
1746
E (Stack - oversize)Martin, Benjamin
Micrographia Nova: Or, A New Treatise on the Microscope, and Microscopic Objects
Containing I. The Description and Use of Two different Reflecting Microscopes, of a new Form and Structure, and furnished with a Micrometer, viz. one designed for the Pocket, the other mounted on a Ball and Socket, which renders it of Universal Use. II. A Large and particular account of all kinds of Microscopic Objects, to be found in the Human Body, in Quadrupedes, in Fowls, Fishes, Insects, Reptiles, etc. in Plants and Vegetables of Every Kind; in Earths, Minerals and Fossil Substances; and various other Miscellaneous Subjects. With directions how to procure and prepare them for Use; and divers occasional Remarks interspersed thro' the whole. To which is added, An Account of the Camera Obscura, and the Solar Microscope, or Method of Magnifying Objects in a Darkened Chamber, In every Way by Reflection and Refraction. Reading: Printed and Sold by J. Newbery and C. Micklewright, 1742. Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase)
[1978-34]
1742
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
Optical Essays
Containing, I. A practical Description of the several Sorts of Single, Solar, and Compound Microscopes; with their Apparatus and latest Improvements. II. The Nature of Vision in Insects demonstrated by Microscopic Observations. III. A Catalogue of all the principal Microscopic Objects. IV. The Use of the Reflecting Telescope as an universal Perspective for viewing every Sort of Object in the greatest Perfection. V. The Manner of computing the Magnifying Power in single and double Microscopes. VI. A New Method of applying the Micrometer to take the Dimensions of small Objects. VII. An Illustration of the Whole in a great Variety of Figures on large Copper-Plates. London: Printed for, and sold by the Author, n.d. Bound with Benjamin Martin, A Plain and Familiar Introduction to the Newtonian Experimental Philosophy (London, 1765). Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase)
[1978-47]
1765
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Philosophical Grammar; Being a View of the Present State of Experimented Physiology, or Natural Philosophy
In Four Parts: I. Somatology; II. Cosmology; III. Aerology; IV. Geology. Third Edition. London: Printed for John Noon, 1748. Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase)
[1978-48]
1748
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
A Plain and Familiar Introduction to the Newtonian Experimental Philosophy
In Six Sections, Illustrated by Six Copper-Plates. Designed for the Use of such Gentlemen and Ladies As would acquire A Competent Knowledge of this Science, without Mathematical Learning; and more especially those who have, or may attend the Author's Course of Lectures and Experiments on these Subjects. Fifth Edition. London: Printed for the Author, 1765. Also contains Martin's Optical Essays (London, n.d.), Description and Use of an Universal Microscope (London, n.d.), System of Logarithms (London, 1772) and Sliding Rule (London, n.d.). Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase)
[1978-47]
1765
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
A New and Compendious System of Optics
In Three Parts, viz. Part I. Catoptrics, or the Doctrine of Vision by Rays reflected from Mirrours, or polished Surfaces. Part II. Dioptrics, or the Theory of Vision by Rays Refracted through Lenses, or transparent Substances. Part III. A Practical Description of a great Number of the most useful Optical Instruments and Machines, and their Construction shewn from the Theory, etc. London: Printed for James Hodges, 1740. Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase)
[1978-46]
1740
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
Biographia Philosophica. Being, An Account of the Lives, Writings, and Inventions, Of the most eminent Philosophers and Mathematicians, Who have flourished from the earliest Ages of the World to the present Time
London: Printed and sold by W. Owen, 1764. Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase)
[1978-49]
1764
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of an Universal Microscope, Answering all the Purposes of Single, Compound, Opake, and Aquatic Microscopes. With particular Directions for The Use and Application of every Part of a full and compleat Apparatus, as represented and illustrated in a large Copper-Plate
London: Printed for and sold by the Author, n.d. Bound with Martin, A Plain and Familiar Introduction to the Newtonian Experimental Philosophy (London, 1765). Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase)
[1978-47]
1765
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
New Elements of Optics; Or, The Theory of the Aberrations, Dissipation, and Colours of Light: Of the General and Specific Refractive Powers and Densities of Mediums; The Properties of Single and Compound Lenses: And The Nature, Construction, and Use of Refracting and Reflecting Telescopes and Microscopes Of every Sort hitherto Published
London: Printed for the Author, 1759. Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase).
[1978-19]
1759
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The General Magazine of Arts and Sciences. Containing, Miscellaneous Correspondence. Consisting of Mathematics, Essays, Poetry, Memoirs, etc.
London: Printed for W. Owen. vol. I: For the Years 1755 & 1756. vol. II: For the Years 1757 & 1758. vol. III: For the Years 1759 & 1760. vol. IV: For the Years 1761, 1762 & 1763. Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase)
[1978-32]
1755-1763
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of an Universal Sliding Rule, Which, by Means of Single and Double Slides, and the Addition of proper Lines, is adapted to answer all Questions in Arithmetic, Mixt-Mathematics, and Philosophy, In the most easy and expeditious Manner, as shewn in Sixty Examples, Of principal Utility in the practical Parts of Science
London: Printed for, and sold by the Author, n.d. Bound with Martin, Plain and Familiar Introduction to the Newtonian Experimental Philosophy. Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase)
[1978-47]
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E (Stack - oversize)Martin, Benjamin
A Course of Lectures in Natural and Experimental Philosophy, Geography and Astronomy: In which the Properties, Affections, and Phaenomena of Natural Bodies, hitherto discovered, Are exhibited and explained on the Principles of the Newtonian Philosophy
Reading: J. Newberry and C. Micklewright, 1743. Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase).
[1978-157]
1743
E (Stack - oversize)Martin, Benjamin
Micrographia Nova: Or, A New Treatise on the Microscope and Microscopic Objects
Reading: J. Newbery and C. Micklewright, 1742. Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase).
[1978-158]
1742
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
Logarithmologia Nova: Or, A New and Compendious System of Logarithms In all the different Kinds
viz. Nautical Logarithms invented by Mr. Wright. II. Natural Logarithms by Lord Neper. III. Common Logarithms by Mr. Briggs. With Their Application in the Operations of Arithmetic, the Doctrine of Ratios, Natural Philosophy, the Cotesian Geometry; and Navigation, in Particular. The Whole Illustrated by the Logistic Curve at large; with the Construction and Delineation of all the Logarithmic Lines and Scales. London: Printed for, and sold by the Author, 1772. Bound with Martin, Plain and Familiar Introduction to the Newtonian Experimental Philosophy. Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase)
[1978-47]
1772
E (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Young Gentleman and Lady's Philosophy, in a Continued Survey of the Works of Nature and Art; By Way of Dialogue
Three volumes. Vol. I: Containing The Philosophy of the Heavens and of the Atmosphere. Illustrated by Thirty-Three Copper Plates. The Third Edition Corrected. London: Printed for W. Owen, 1781. Vol. II: Containing, I. The Use of the Celestial and Terrestrial Globes. II. The Philosophy of Light and Colours, and the Use of all Sorts of Optical Instruments. III. The Philosophy of Sounds, Music, and the Organization of the Ear. Illustrated by Nineteen Copper-Plates. London: Printed for W. Owen, 1781. Vol. III: A Survey of the Principal Subjects of the Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral Kingdoms. Illustrated by Nineteen Copper-Plates. London: Printed for W. Owen, 1782. Royal Microscopical Society Collection (purchase)
[1978-15/16/17]
1781
R (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Philosophical Grammar; being a View of the Present State of Experimented Physiology, or Natural Philosophy
In Four Parts. Part I. Somatology, ... Part II Cosmology, ... Part III Aerology, ... Part IV Geology, ... Illustrated with Twenty-six Copper-Plates. The Third Edition, corrected and improved. London: Printed for John Noon, at the White Hart in Cheapside, near Mercers-Chapel. 1748. 8vo. Gunther Loan Collection
[1940-6/ ]
1748
S (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
A Plain and Familiar Introduction to the Newtonian Experimental Philosophy
In Six Sections, Illustrated by Six Copper-Plates. Designed for the Use of such Gentlemen and Ladies As would acquire A competent Knowledge of this Science, without Mathematical Learning; And more especially those who have, or may attend the Author's Course of Lectures and Experiments on these Subjects. The Fifth Edition. London: Printed for the Author. 1765.
[Unknown]
1765
S (Stack - oversize)Martin, Benjamin
A Course of Lectures in Natural and Experimental Philosophy, Geography and Astronomy: in which the Properties, Affections, and Phaenomena of Natural Bodies, hitherto discover'd, Are exhibited and explain'd on the Principles of the Newtonian Philosophy. Under the following heads, ... The Whole confirmed by Experiments, and illustrated with Copper-Plates, To which is added, an Appendix, explaining all the Characters, Phrases, and difficult words, which occur ...
Reading, Printed and Sold by J. Newbery and C. Micklewright, in the Market-Place [and others], 1743. 4to. From the Radcliffe Observatory
[Unknown]
1743
T (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
Logarithmologia Nova; or, a New and Compendious System of Logarithms in all the different Kinds
viz. I. Nautical Logarithms invented by Mr. Wright. II. Natural Logarithms by Lord Neper. III. Common Logarithms by Mr. Briggs. with Their Application in the Operations of Arithmetic, the Doctrine of Ratios, Natural Philosophy, the Cotesian Geometry; and Navigation in Particular. The Whole illustrated by the Logistic Curve at large; with the Construction and Delineation of all the Logarithmic Lines and Scales. London: Printed for, and sold by the Author ... 1772. 8vo (4to page notation). R. S. Clay's copy (purchase)
[1949- ]
1772
U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
"Instruments Invented or Improved by Mr. B. Martin, and sold at the Sign of the Globe in Fleet-Street"
in An Essay on the Nature and Superior Use of Globes, ... (London: for the Author, 1758), pp. 43-44. (Price list of one and a half pages). Bound with Martin, Air-Pump, and other works. Also photocopy in file CATA.
[Unknown]
1758
file U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
A Catalogue of Philosophical, Optical, and Mathematical Instruments Made and Sold by Benjamin Martin, and Son, At their Shop, the Sign of Hadley's Quadrant and Visual-Glasses, near Crane-Court, in Fleet-Street, (no. 171.)
London: B. Martin & Son, n.d. 4 pages, p. 4 consisting of "Books and Prints wrote and sold by the Author, ...". Bound with Martin, An Appendix to the New Art of Surveying ..., & other works.
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[n.d.]
U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Young Trigonometer's New Guide; containing the Elements of Plain and Spherical Trigonometry, deduced from the Principles of the Sphere in a Method entirely new; with the Analogies for solving all Cases, and Varieties of Triangles in every Way hitherto invented; with their Application to Practice. Together with the Principles of Fluxionary Trigonometry fully explained and exemplified in many useful Problems. Also the Laws and Rules of the Stereographic Projection of the Sphere explained, and applied to the Delineation and Solution of Spherical Triangles, and the Construction of Maps and Dials
Illustrated by Four Copper-Plates. London. Printed for, and sold by the Author, no. 171, Fleet-Street. 8vo. (Forms vol. (Part IV) 4 of "The Mariner's Mirror"). R. S. Clay's copy (purchased)
[1949- ]
[n.d.]
U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
An Essay on a New Construction, of the Reflecting Telescope, which by means of a Scale of Magnifying Powers, is made an Universal Perspective. Performing the Office of I. Of a common Reflecting Telescope. II. Engyscope, for shewing all near Objects. III. A Megalascope, for all the larger Sort of small Objects. IV. A Microscope, for small Objects. V. A Helioscope for making the Sun's Image by Reflection only. VI. A Helioscope by Reflection and Refraction. VII. A Solar-Disk Microscope. VIII. A Catadioptric Microscope
London. Printed for, and sold by B. Martin, no. 171, Fleet Street, n.d. [c.1772]. 8vo. Bound with "Grand Standard Thermometer".
[Unknown]
1772?
U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
An Essay on the Nature and Superior Use of Globes. In conveying the First Principles of Geography and Astronomy To the Minds of Youth; Also A Candid Examination of the Construction and Use of Planispheres, wherein The Erroneous Nature, and many bad Consequences, attending the Use of the Vulgar Projection are pointed out: And The Nature and Use of the Globular Projection, With many New Improvements, Illustrated by a Solution of Several Problems, Explaining the general Principles of Geography and Astronomy, by Way of Introduction to the more ready Use of the Globes
London: Printed for the Author, 1758. Bound with Martin, Air-Pump, & other works. (Includes price list at end, pp. 43-44 [see separate entry]).
[Unknown]
1758
file U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of an Universal Sliding Rule, Which, by Means of Single and Double Slides, and the Addition of proper Lines, is adapted to answer all Questions in Arithmetic, Mixt-Mathematics, and Philosophy, In the most easy and expeditious Manner, as shewn in Sixty Examples Of principal Utility in the practical Parts of Science
London: for the Author, n.d. Bound with Martin, An Appendix to the New Art of Surveying ... ; & other works.
[Unknown]
[n.d.]
U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of a New, Portable, Table Air-Pump and Condensing Engine. With a Select Variety of Capital Experiments, Which, together with the different Parts of the Apparatus and Glasses, Are Illustrated by upwards of Forty Copper-Plate Figures
London: Printed and Sold by the Author in Fleet-Street, 1766. (Bound with it are two other pamphlets by Martin, and four by other authors.)
[Unknown]
1766
U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
Thermometrum Magnum: or, Grand Standard Thermometer. Expressing All Degrees of Heat and Cold, from that with which Mercury boils, to that which congeals it into solid Metal. To which are adjusted the celebrated Scales of Sir Isaac Newton, Fahrenheit, De L'Isle, and Reamur, for comparing Observations made in every Part of the Globe, and in all Degrees of Temperature in the Air, or any other Bodies. The Whole delineated on, and illustrated by, a Large Copper-Plate
London: Printed for, and sold by the Author, in Fleet Street, no. 171, and by the Booksellers. A. D. 1772. 8vo. R. S. Clay's copy (purchase)
[1949- ]
1772
file U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Description of a New Construction and Application Of a Portable Apparatus of Microscopic Instruments; With Directions for the Use of every Part
n.p.: B. Martin & Son, n.d. Bound with Martin, An Appendix to the New Art of Surveying ... ; & other works.
[Unknown]
[n.d.]
U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
A Catalogue of Philosophical, Optical, and Mathematical Instruments Made and Sold by Benjamin Martin, At his Shop, the Sign of Hadley's Quadrant and Visual-Glasses, near Crane-Court, in Fleet-Street
n.p., n.d. 5 pages. Bound with Martin, Air-Pump (1766), at the end of Optical Essays (n.d.).
[Unknown]
[n.d.]
U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Mariner's Mirror
Part II. "A Method of finding the Longitude of a Ship at Sea". Part IV. "The Young Trigonometer's New Guide, etc." See individual record cards. 8vo. R. S. Clay's copy (purchase)
[1949- ]
[n.d.]
U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of the Pocket Case of Mathematical Instruments: wherein are particularly explained the Nature and Use of all the Lines contained on the Plain Scale, the Sector, the Gunter, and Proportional Compasses. Also, Their Practical Application, exemplified in a variety of Mathematical Problems
The whole illustrated by Copper Plate Figures. By the late Mr. B. ... Revised and augmented by William Jones, ... London: Printed for and sold by W. and S. Jones. 1793. 8vo. R. S. Clay's copy (purchase)
[1949- ]
1793
U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
A Description of the Nature, Construction, and Use of the Torricellian, or Simple Barometer. With a Scale of Rectification for estimating the True Altitude of the Column of Mercury (equal to the Weight of the Atmosphere) to the Hundredth Part of an Inch. Also the Theory and Construction of the Compound Barometer; the Nature and Use of the Thermometer, and Hygrometer. With an Appendix. Containing an Analytical Solution of a Barometrical Problem
The whole illustrated by Copper-Plate Figures ... London: Printed for, and Sold by the Author, in Fleet-Street, and by the Booksellers in City and Country. 1778. 8vo. R. S. Clay's copy (purchase)
[1949- ]
1778
U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
A New and Genuine Method of finding the Longitude of a Ship at Sea. As also, the Place and Latitude of the Moon, by the Method of Interpolation
The whole illustrated with Copper-plate Figures, adapted to every Part of the Work. (Forms Part II of "The Mariner's Mirror"). London: Printed for and sold by the Author in Fleet-Street, (no. 171.) and by all Booksellers in City and Country. 1769. 8vo. R. S. Clay's copy (purchase)
[1949- ]
1769
S (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
An Essay on Electricity: being an Enquiry into the Nature, Cause, and Properties thereof, on the Principles of Sir Isaac Newton's Theory of Vibrating Motion, Light and Fire; and the Various Phaenomena of Forty-two Capital Experiments; with some Observations relative to the Uses that may be made of this Wonderful Power of Nature
Bath, Printed for the Author; and Mr. Leake, and Mr. Frederick, Booksellers; and others. 1746. 8vo. R. S. Clay's copy (purchased)
[1946- ]
1746
LE Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of a Case of Mathematical Instruments
Sold by P & J Dollond. London, n.d. Bound in volume marked 'Instruments' on spine and shelved under 'Dollond, J., & Son'. Lewis Evans Collection
[1924-0]
[n.d.]
LE Martin, Benjamin
The Young Students Memorial Book, or Pocket Library
London, 1736. Lewis Evans Collection
[1924-0]
1736
file U (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
The Description and Use of an Orrery of a New Construction, Representing in the various Parts of its Machinery all the Motions and Phoenomena of the Planetary System; ...
London: Printed for, and sold by the Author, 1771. Photostat of British Museum, 20707 8562 cc 28.
[Unknown]
1771
Radcliffe Tracts 77 (9)Martin, Benjamin
"A Catalogue of Philosophical, Optical, and Mathematical Instruments, Made and Sold by Benjamin Martin, At his Shop, the Sign of the Visual Glasses and Globe, two Doors below Crane-Court, in Fleet-Street"
in An Essay on Visual Glasses, (Vulgarly called Spectacles) ... (London, 1758), part (pp. 4-8) of separately paginated addendum beginning "Directions For the Use of the General Apparatus of Optical Instruments".
[1934-41]
1758
Q (Stack)Martin, Benjamin
Biographia Philosophica. Being, An Account of the Lives, Writings, and Inventions, Of the most eminent Philosophers and Mathematicians, Who have flourished from the earliest Ages of the World to the present Time
[London: Printed and sold by W. Owen, 1764]. 8vo. Incomplete (pp. 185-565, from Columbus to Benjamin Robins). {...title&imprint from RMS copy...} Gunther Loan Collection
[1940-6/ ]
1764
Radcliffe Tracts 77 (10)Martin, Benjamin
"Instruments Invented or Improved by Mr. B. Martin, and sold at the Sign of the Globe in Fleet-Street"
in An Essay on the Nature and Superior Use of Globes ... (London, 1758), pp. 43-44. (Price list of one and a half pages).
[1934-41]
1758
SYLL Martin, Benjamin
A Course of Lectures in Natural Philosophy, Illustrating the Principal Phaenomena of Nature, by assigning the true Causes, And confirming the same by a great Variety of Experiments
[s.l.]: [s.n.], [ca. 1758]. Presented by J.R. Millburn, Esq.
[2004-124]
1758?