Author: GABB, THE REV. THOMAS
Title: Finis Pyramidis BOUND TOGETHER WITH "Thoughts on the Creation, and on the Systems of Astronomy"
Description: London, Mr. Taylor; Mr. Booker & Lackington & Co. AND Keating, Brown and Co. 1805, First Edition. Cloth, 8vo. Hardback, 130mm x 225mm tall (5.25" x 9" approx.). Pp 284, (20), and Pp 100. "Finis Pyramidis; or, Disquisitions concerning The Antiquity and scientific end of the great Pyramid of Giza or Ancient Memphis, in Egypt, and of the First Standard of Linear Measure. Also, A complete description of Solomon's Temple of which the true dimensions recorded in the Holy Bible are explained, and the erroneous opinions of commentators refuted; being a recent discovery. And, Architectural Discussions on sundry controverted documents of Vitruvius. The canon of symmetries ascertained from his books. With the true ordination and diposition of some of the most celebrated Grecian temples, and strictures on Mr. Stuart's second Vol. of the Antiquities of Athens". Undated [Preface dated 1805].BOUND WITH "Thoughts on the Creation, and on the Systems of Astronomy" 1812. "Finis Pyramidis", which has some marginal annotations and corrections to the text believed to be in the Author's own handwriting, is complete with the 8pp 'List of Subscribers' and the 12pp 'Explanation of the one hundred and twenty-four Technical and Unusual Terms'. "Thoughts on the Creation" includes 6pp List of Subscribers', and Errata. Very occasional minor spotting and a repair to the upper blank margin of one leaf. Withdrawn and sold from the holdings of Nottingham Library with minimal stamping. Otherwise very good, in cloth-covered boards/gilt spine title. The second work contained is most uncommon. Very Good.

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