BION, Nicolas (1652-1733). The Construction and Principal Uses of Mathematical Instruments ... to which are added the construction and uses of such instruments as are omitted by Mr Bion; particularly of those invented or improved by the English. London: by H[enry] W[oodfall] for John Senex and William Taylor, 1723. 2° (347 x 225mm). Title printed in red and black, 26 engraved folding plates, wood-engraved headpieces and initials (second plate with with clean closed tear at fold on verso, 3 plates browned, occasional mainly marginal thumb-soiling, last few gatherings browned). Contemporary panelled calf (rebacked, new endpapers, corners worn, scuffed). Provenance: Thomas Agnew (signature on title). FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, translated by Edmund Stone. Wallis p.119.