A System of familiar philosophy in twelve lectures
por WALKER, Adam
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1799 Science Lectures Adam Walker Electricity Astronomy Optics Chemistry Physics
Adam Walker was an 18th-century scientist known for his numerous lectures on a variety of topics including mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity. Many of these lectures were included in this 1799 printing of the 'Familiar Philosophy'. The first lecture is of particular interest – discussion on light, zodiac, and the power of fire! It should be noted that this impressive edition contains 47 copper engravings.
Item number: #21091
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WALKER, Adam
A System of familiar philosophy in twelve lectures
London: Printed for the author, 1799. 1st edition
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o xviii, 571, [5]
o 47 engravings
· Provenance: Armorial bookplate – John Plumptre
o John Pemberton Plumptre (1791–1864) was a British politician. He was elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament for East Kent in 1832, and resigned on 29 January 1852 through appointment as Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds. Motto: SUFFICIT MERUISSE
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~11.25in X 9.25in (28.5cm x 23.5cm)
· Quite rare
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- Nº do estoque do livreiro
- 21091
- Título
- A System of familiar philosophy in twelve lectures
- Autor
- WALKER, Adam
- Formato/Encadernação
- Leather; tight and secure
- Estado do livro
- Usado - Perto de Excelente
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- 1
- Edição
- First
- Encadernação
- Capa dura
- Editorial
- for the author
- Local de publicação
- London
- Data de publicação
- 1799
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- 1799 Science Lectures Adam Walker Electricity Astronomy Optics Chemistry Physics, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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