Mathematical Magic: Or, The Wonders That may be performed by Mechanical Geometry In Two Books.; Concerning Mechanical (Powers. Motions) Being one of the most easie pleasant, useful (and yet most neglected) part of Mathematics. Not before treated of in this Language

London: Printed for Edw. Gellibrand, 1680. Third edition. Hardcover. Modern three quarter brown calf, marbled boards, decorated endpapers Very good. 295 pages. 16.5 x 11.5 cm. "This short, condensed compendium . . . represents the first text on mechanics available in the English language . . . describing various machines, including strange devices and possibilities, such as a land vehicle powered by wind, submarines, flying automata, clocks, magnetic perpetuum mobile, etc." BIBLIOTHECA MECHANICA. p.354 (1648 original edition). Chapters 7 and 8 of part 2 are devoted to Wilkins's proposals for a flying-machine or "flying chariot". Red gilt book label of Dr. Sydney Ross of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Title page with scribbles at head. Some light toning to interior. Illustrated, a few full page and smaller images.