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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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1879-1890 The Works of Francis BaconLondon: 1879-1890An exceptionally attractive seven volume set of the works of Sir Francis Bacon, in full calf signed prize bindings by Bickers.
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1983 Power of Speech: A History of Standard Telephones and Cables 1883-1983London: 1983A fine first edition of Peter Young's study of a century of telephones and cables, in a deluxe full morocco binding with slip case.
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1880 Siberia in Europe: A Visit to the Valley of the Petchora, In North-East RussiaLondon: 1880The first edition of Henry Seebohm's description of his expedition to Siberia, in a half crushed morocco binding by Morrell.
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1907 The Birds of YorkshireLondon: 1907The beautifully bound first edition of Thomas Hudson Nelson illustrated study of the native avifauna of Yorkshire.
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1907 Notes on the Birds of KentLondon: 1907The first edition of this vibrantly illustrated ornithological study of the birds of Kent, in a half morocco signed binding.
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1887 The Birds of WiltshireLondon: 1887The uncommon first edition of Rev. Alfred C. Smith's ornithological study of the birds of Wiltshire, on a lovely signed half morocco binding.
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1981 An Account of Two Successful Operations for Restoring A Lost Nose from the Integuments of the ForeheadBirmingham: 1981A wonderfully bound Special Edition of this record of medical history, with illustrations throughout.
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1835-1836 De la Compression de l'Aorte; De la CephalotripsieParis: 1835-1836Three very scarce first editions of medical publications regarding pregnancy and birth from Louis-Auguste Baudelocque, in a sumptuous signed binding and presentation case from Rene Simier.
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1894 Old English Plate Ecclesiastical, Decorative and Domestic Its Makers and MarksLondon : 1894A lovely leather bound copy of Old English Plate, richly illustrated throughout.
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1843 The Nature and Property of SoilsLondon: 1843A beautifully bound, fourth edition copy of John Morton's work on soil.
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1807 Hutchins Improved: Being an Almanack and Ephemeris for 1807New York: 1807A very scarce early nineteenth century edition of John Nathan Hutchins' almanac of the movements of the sun, moon and planets.
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1912 Reptiles, Amphibia, Fishes, and Lower ChordataLondon: 1912A fascinating scientific guide to reptiles, amphibia, fish, and lower chordata, handsomely bound in quarter morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe.
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1912 Bacteria as Friends and Foes of the Dairy FarmerLondon: 1912A scarce, early twentieth-century work on bacteria and its uses in agriculture, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding.
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1929 The Charm of BirdsLondon: 1929The first edition, sixth impression of this charming work on birdwatching and nature, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding by Bumpus.
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1859 Guide du Mecanicien Constructeur et Conducteur de Machines LocomotivesParis: 1859A set of guides to the mechanical construction and operation of locomotives.
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1881-1903 Archiv fr Wissenschaftliche und Praktische TierheilkundeBerlin: 1881-1903An important collection of volumes on veterinary science.
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1875 The Natural History and Antiquities of SelborneLondon: 1875An exquisite Bickers and Son bound history of Selbourne, Hampshire, illustrated by Thomas Bewick.
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1774 Traite des Maladies Chirurgicales, et des Opertations Qui Leur ConviennentParis: 1774A first edition of Jean Louis Petit's general treatise on surgical operations, with many fold-out plates.
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1897 De L'IntelligenceParis: 1897A two volume set of this work on psychology and human personality by Hippolyte Taine.
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1829 The Tower MenagerieLondon: 1829A finely bound, first edition copy of this beautifully illustrated natural history study, compiled by noted botanist Edward Bennett.
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1927 The Food of Some British Wild BirdsYork: 1924-1927A finely bound, early edition of Walter E Collinge's study in economic ornithology. It is to this work he explores the food of some British wild birds.
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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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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.
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1876 Handbook of Foliage and Foreground Drawing by George Barnard IllustratedLondon : 1876A lovely guide to drawing the fauna of England by George Barnard, professor of drawing at Rugby School.
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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.