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1878 Natural Philosophy for General Readers and Young PersonsLondon: 1878A delightfully bound, educational scientific work for young readers, in a full tree calf prize binding by Riviere.
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1877 The Forces of NatureLondon: 1877The third English translation of this very scarce scientific work by Amedee Guillemin, illustrated throughout.
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1821 Essai d'un Cours Elementaire et General des Sciences PhysiquesParis: 1821The second edition of Francois Sulpice Beudant's fascinating treatise on physics, complete with eighteen folding plates.
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1903 Problems in AstrophysicsLondon: 1903A first edition copy of Agnes Clerke's third and last major work on astrophysics, with numerous illustrations.
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1816 Abrege de Toutes les Sciences ou Encyclopedie des EnfansParis; Lille: 1816An illustrated French educational volume, exploring many subjects including the sciences, arts, and humanity.
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1844 A Practical Treatise on Warming Buildings by Hot WaterLondon: 1844A very scarce early edition of this scientific book regarding the ventilation of buildings.
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1985 The Modern Shotgun in Three VolumesSouthampton: 1985A fine three volume set of The Modern Shotgun, an illustrated guide inscribed by the author's daughter.
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1926 Virtue's Household PhysicianLondon: 1926Complete five volume set of this 'Household Physician,' a practical medical manual in uniform bindings.
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1859 Chemistry For SchoolsLondon: 1859The very scarce first edition of this book on teaching Chemistry at schools from the mid nineteenth century.
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Signed2006 The Oxford Biochemistry Department 1920-2006Oxford: 2006A fascinating volume that traces the history of the Oxford Biochemistry Department, with illustrations.
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1927 Henry Herbert Wills Physics LaboratoryBristol: 1927The University of Bristol's very scarce publication celebrating the formal opening of the Henry Herbert Wills Physics Laboratory on October 21st, 1927.
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1888 Gleanings in ScienceLondon: 1888A scarce series of popular lectures on science, in full calf prize binding for the University of Glasgow, and signed and presented by Scottish mathematician William Jack.
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1953 Thermodynamics Applied to Heat EnginesLondon: 1953A lovely leather-bound work which covers different aspects of thermodynamics and mechanical engineering, with folding plates and in-text illustrations.
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c1928 Notice Sur les Instruments de Précision Appliqués à l'OenologieParis : c1928A fascinating French work on the instruments and processes involved with oenology, the science and study of winemaking.
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1873 La ChaleurParis: 1873A handsomely bound, third edition copy of this fascinating French work on the science, physics, and chemistry of heat, replete with many illustrations.
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1855 The Art of Perfumery, and the Methods of Obtaining the Odours of PlantsLondon: 1855The very scarce first edition of this early work on perfumery by a master perfumer, G. W. Septimus Piesse, complete with illustrations throughout.
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1860 The Chemistry of Artificial LightLondon: 1860A scarce early printing of this fascinating nineteenth century work on artificial light.
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1837 The Magazine of Popular Science and Journal of the Useful Arts, Third and Fourth VolumesLondon: 1837Presenting the third and fourth volumes of The Magazine of Popular Science and Journal of the Useful Arts, published in the early 19th century and heavily illustrated throughout.
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1811 A Short System of OpticsDublin: 1811A scarce second edition of this volume regarding optics designed for undergraduates at the university of Dublin, with five folding plates.
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1850 A Manual of the ThermometerLondon: 1850A very scarce first edition publication on the history and use of the thermometer as a meteorological instrument.
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1825 Physikalisches WorterbuchLeipzig: 1825-45An extensive collection of this encyclopedia of the physical sciences by Johann Samuel Traugott Gehler, the original German edition..
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1887 Coal-Tar and AmmoniaLondon: 1887An illustrated work of scientific literature, from an expert on the subject.
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1946 Moon RocketLondon: 1946The first edition of this interesting work, looking into the science behind sci-fi, illustrated throughout.
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1799 Manuel D'Un Cours De ChimieParis: 1799An uncommon first edition copy of volume two of Manuel D'Un Cours De Chimie, profusely illustrated with fifteen full page engraved plates.
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1874 Cahiers de Geographie Physique et HistoriqueParis: 1874An excellent copy of this very scarce third edition of this French textbook for French students of geography, history, and physics. Illustrated with three folding maps.
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Electric Lighting a Practical TreatiseLondon: 1878A very scarce first edition of Paget Bigg's translation of this interesting study on electric lighting, originally written in French by Hippolyte Fontaine, illustrated throughout.
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Chemical Essays, Principally Relating to the Arts and ManufacturesLondon: 1823A smartly rebound copy of the second edition of Samuel Parkes' collection of sixteen essays on chemistry, illustrated throughout, including with folding plates.
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Letters on Natural and Experimental PhilosophyLondon: 1821A smartly bound copy of this second edition of J. Joyce's educational work on a multitude of aspects of science, illustrated throughout, including with a folding plate.
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The Chemical CatechismLondon: 1826A nicely bound copy of this concise instructional work on chemistry, written by the chemist Samuel Parkes. Illustrated, including with a folding plate.
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Precis Elementaire de Physique ExperimentaleParis: 1821The second edition of Jean-Baptiste Biot's educational work on experimental physics, illustrated with numerous folding plates.
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Popular Lectures on Scientific SubjectsLondon: 1884A very bright copy of Hermann von Helmholtz's collection of scientific lectures, illustrated with in-text engravings,
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1908 Electricity for Young People Chambers's Wonder Books Tudor Jenks IllusNew York: 1908A nicely bound copy of Tudor Jenks' informative work on electricity for children, illustrated throughout.
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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.