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Print (Letterpress) Pamphlet, A Description of the Use of the New Maritime Theodolite, or Azimuth Compass, by J. Dobbins, London, 1813

Inventory Number 13840


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13840

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
A Description of the use of the New Maritime Theodolite, or Azimuth Compass, Invented by J. Dobbins, R.N. London. Mitham, Printer, 67, Whitechapel. Pen annotation on verso. 'Dobbins New Maritime Theodolite or Azimuth Compass'. Postscript by Dobbins: "The annexed is a description of the use of a new-invented instrument, which, I trust, will be found useful at Sea. I, therefore, beg leave to creave your patronage in causing the Model to be laid before the Honourable Board of Longitude for their inspection, that scientific judgement may be passed upon it, to approve, or disapprove, of the utility of such an Instrument at Sea." J. Dobbins, R.N. 10, John Street, Adelphi, London. December 7, 1813.
Physical material
Paper
Physical medium
Black ink
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 323mm Width: 198mm
Inventory No
13840