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Thd Royal Observatory at Greenwich and Herstmonceux 1675–1975. Three volumes, 18 × 26 cm. Vol. 1 : Origins and Early History (1675–1835). Eric. G. Forbes, xv + 204 pp., 6 plates. Vol. 2: Recent History (1836–1975). A. J. Meadows, xi + 135 pp., 8 plates. Vol. 3: The Buildings and Instruments. Derek Howse, xix + 178 pp., 92 plates; Taylor and Francis Ltd., London, 1975. £25 the set.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2009

G. A. Wilkins
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The Journal of Navigation , Volume 29 , Issue 2 , April 1976 , pp. 211 - 213
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Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1976

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