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Science, Medicine & Natural History
Mankind's scientific progress, as it happened, complete with all the dead ends and unrealised theories. Four hundred years of thinking and re-thinking and all the breakthroughs.
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1922-38 Sitzungsberichte der Preussischen Akademie der WissenschaftenBerlin: 1922-38A scarce, complete run of the Akademie der Wissenschaften's publications from the year 1922-38, which contain twenty-six first editions of Einstein's lectures held at the Prussian Academy 1922-38. -
1690 A Letter to a Friend Upon Occasion of the Death of His Intimate FriendLondon: 1690A very scarce, first edition copy of Sir Thomas Browne's important treatise, from the library of noted antiquarian, and lawyer Robert S Pirie. -
1617 Cavalarice, or, the English Horseman: Contayning all the Art of Horse-ManshipLondon: 1617The second edition of this immensely important work on Arabian horses, written by the man, Robert Markham, who brought the now common breed to England for the first time. Illustrated with in-text woodcuts throughout. A very important work. -
1940 Birds of BurmaRangoon: 1940An exceptional copy of Bertram Smythies' noted ornithological work 'Birds of Burma'. Signed by the author to the title page, with the very scarce dust wrapper in excellent condition. -
1734 The Analyst or a Discourse Addressed to An Infidel MathematicianDublin: 1734The very scarce first edition of George Berkeley's mathematical treatise, critiquing the foundations of calculus. A foundational text, which influenced the development of calculus. -
Speculum Matrics; or, the Expert Midwives HandmaidLondon: 1671A vanishingly scarce copy of the first English work on midwifery by Wolveridge, illustrated throughout, including with folding plates. -
1662 New Experiments Physico-Mechanical Touching the Spring of the AirOxford: 1662A scarce, second edition of Robert Boyle’s important scientific work. This volume is the first appearance of Boyle’s Law. -
1749 Materia Medica Liber I De Plantis Caroli Linnaei Carl LinnaeusHolmiae: 1749A scarce medical work, exploring the use of plants within medicine, from influential botanist and physician, Carl Linnaeus. -
1832 Spinal Deformities Cured and PreventedLondon: 1832An extremely scarce, Victorian work on physiotherapy. This is a first edition copy of this work explaining how to cure spinal deformities through gymnastics. Subjoined to this work is a treatise on Fencing. -
1774 Of The Origin and Progress of LanguageEdinburgh: 1774-1789A beautifully restored set of Lord Monboddo's pioneering philological work. An astute analysis of the world's lexicon, and the evolution of language. -
1864-8 8Vols Walker Brown Lightbody Davis Working Drawings & Designs 1st EditionEdinburgh; London: 1864-8A fascinating work showcasing Victorian mechanical engineering and design, here in 8 volumes. -
1784 The Works of John FothergillLondon: 1784A scarce edition of John Lettsom's editorial of the writings of influential physician John Fothergill. From the library of British pharmacologist, Alfred Joseph Clark. -
1834 Pharmacopoeia HomoepothicaLondon: 1834A very scarce, first edition copy of the first systematic work on homeopathy published in England. A presentation copy, presented from the author to his pupil and friend, John Calthorp Williams. -
1690 Cursus Mathematicus Mathematical Sciences in Nine BooksLondon: 1690A scarce, illustrated mathematical work written by William Leybourn. An encyclopaedic work. -
1651 The Anatomy of Melancholy What it Is With All the Kinds Causes SymptomesOxford: 1651A very pleasing and scarce, sixth edition of Robert Burton's famous and encyclopaedic work on mental afflictions. -
1538 Terrapeutica Claudii Geleni Pergameni Methodus MedendiVenice: 1519A very scarce, translation of Galen's 'Methodus Medeni'. In a contemporary vellum binding. -
1664 John Evelyn Sylva a Discourse of Forest-Trees First Edition UncommonLondon: 1664An uncommon first edition of this important work on Forestry. -
1652 The Ladies Dispensatory With an Alphabetical Table Very ScarceLondon: 1652A scarce copy of this medical reference book. -
1857 Hints to Young Barbados-PlantersBarbados: 1857A vanishingly scarce first edition of this compelling treatise on agriculture in Barbados, which is known for being prominently focussed on sugar. Written by the plantation owner Robert Reece. -
1822 Philosophiae Naturalis Principia MathematicaGlasgow: 1822A scarce, early edition of Isaac Newton's important mathematical work, which states Newton's laws of motion, and law of universal gravitation. A cornerstone of scientific history. -
1854 Wild Scenes and Song-BirdsNew York: 1854A beautifully bound, uncommon work of natural history and ornithology. Sumptuously illustrated, with brightly coloured chromolithographs after Alfred Jacob Miller. -
1620 Recueil de Plusieurs Machines Miltaires et Feux Artificiels Pour La GuerrePont-A-Mousson: 1620A scarce, first edition copy of this important work on military and recreational fireworks. -
1599 Tabulae Astronomicae: Quibus Facile Omnia Capita, Quae ad Usum SphaeraeAntverpiae; [Antwerp]: 1599A very scarce first edition of this fascinating early Latin work on astronomy, written during the Copernican Revolution. This work contains countless tables for astronomical reference. Illustrated with three folding plates. -
1851-1857 A History of British BirdsLondon: 1851-1857A set of Francis Orpen Morris' works. A fantastic set of ornithological, oological and entomological writings which are beautifully illustrated throughout with hundreds of plates. -
1673 Nicholas Culpeper Two Treatises Venereal Pox Of the Gout Scarce MedicineLondon: 1673A scarce copy of these two medical treatises translated by Nicholas Culpeper. -
1788 2 Volumes Torbern Bergman Physical and Chemical Essays Plates ScarceLondon: 1788A two volume set of Bergman's Physical and Chemical Essays - to which are added notes and illustrations by the translator. -
The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to SexLondon: 1871A first edition, first issue set of this famous work regarding evolutionary theory in the context of humans, by eminent Victorian naturalist Charles Darwin. -
1853 Treasures of the Deep or Specimens of Scottish Sea-WeedsGlasgow: 1847A very smart copy of this extremely scarce work of mounted seaweed specimens from Scotland in the mid nineteenth century. A primary source, providing useful insight into marine ecology of the era. -
1827 De La Lithotritie Civiale Simier Royal Binding Bourbon Restoration 1st EdParis: 1827An important surgical work in a beautiful tooled binding by the Binder to the restored Bourbon King of France. A beautifully bound, first edition of this surgical work by celebrated surgeon Jean Civiale. -
c1780 Handwritten French and English Notebook Usage de Globes Science AstronomyAnon: c1780A unique handwritten volume covering predominantly Astronomy and the Use of Globes. -
1832 A Treatise on the Propagation Cultivation and General TreatmentEdinburgh: 1832A fine example of this very scarce pamphlet regarding the propagation and cultivation of cape heaths in the winter months. Vanishingly rare in the original wraps. -
1908 The Natural History of SelborneLondon: 1908A beautiful Riviere bound copy of this popular natural history work by ornithologist Gilbert White. An exceptionally bound work, with natural history motifs gilt tooled to the spine. -
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1799 Observations on the Different Species of Asiatic Elephants[London?]: 1799A signed, presentation copy of this very scarce study on Asiatic elephants. The first and only edition of this work. -
A Comparative View of the Various Institutions for the Assurance of LivesLondon: 1826The first edition of accomplished mathematician Charles Babbage's first written work. This work being the first thorough treatise on actuarial theory. -
1930-1943 3vol History of the Australian Army Medical Services First Edition MapsMelbourne: 1930-1943A complete three volume first edition set of this important and highly detailed medical work, complete with many maps, plates and diagrams. -
1611 De Curatione Membratim Libri XI Vidi Vidii Vidus Vidius Medicine ScarceVenetiis: 1611A scarce medical work by renaissance surgeon Vidus Vidius.