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1797-1798 Essays, Political, Economical, and Philosophical
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Description
Folding Plates, Illustrated, Leather Binding
A scarce mixed edition two volume set of the essays of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, an American-born British physicist who took part in the nineteenth century revolution in thermodynamics.
With the third edition of volume I, published in 1797, consisting of essays I to V. Illustrated with fourteen figures. Collated, complete.
With the fourth edition of volume II, published in 1798, consisting of essays VI to IX. Illustrated with twelve plates, one folding. Collated, complete.
With each volume retaining the original half title.
ESTC reference volume I T478828; ESTC reference volume II T123758
Smart early editions of this collection of nine essays on topics including the poor, food, fire, and the military.
Condition
In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Rubbing to back strips, joints, and board perimeters. Front joint of volume I, rear joint of volume II, and head and tail of rear joint of volume I and front joint of volume II starting, with boards holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with the odd spot or light handling mark.
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