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  • Energy. by KASHKARI, Chaman
    KASHKARI, Chaman
    Energy. Resources, Demand, and Conservation, with special reference to India.

    New Dehli: Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co, 1975. First Edition. Scarce. In hardback red cloth. Inside original unclipped dust jacket. Energy resources affect socio-economic development. Dr Chaman Kashkari's book was written almost 50 years ago (1975) when it became obvious that the need to explore India's energy resources and conservation was on a steep curve in demand. It looks at energy on the micro as well as the macro level. With graphs and illustrations in b/w. Dust jacket has some nicks to edges but is overall good. Inside book is very clean and fresh looking. xvii, 231 pp. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches).

    Book ID: 4685
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  • Institutiones Historico Physicae Regni Vegetabilis Praelectionibus Academicis Accommodatae by LUDWIG, Christiani Gottlieb.
    LUDWIG, Christiani Gottlieb.
    Institutiones Historico Physicae Regni Vegetabilis Praelectionibus Academicis Accommodatae Editio Atera Aucta et Emendata

    Lipsiae [Leipzig]: Fridericum Gleditsch, 1757. A nice copy of this second, amended edition of Ludwig's work on the vegetable kingdom. Jourdan claimed that this was one of the best works to follow Linnaeus. Contemporary half leather binding, with gilt decoration to the spine. title label. A little rubbing to the edges, but substantially sound. Inside the front end paper has had a corner (presumably with a name) cut out. The rest of the book is in very good condition, with just a touch of darkening / foxing. [xiv], 264, [x]. pages. Complete. 19cm x 12cm. Text is in Latin.

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  • Early support for Cold Water Swimming
    Medical Reports of the Effects of Water, Cold and Warm as a Remedy in Fever and Other Diseases by CURRIE, James
    CURRIE, James
    Medical Reports of the Effects of Water, Cold and Warm as a Remedy in Fever and Other Diseases Whether applied to the surface of the body or used internally.

    London: T. Cadell and W. Davies & W. Creech, 1805. A nice edition of this work. Two volumes bound as one. Volume one is a fourth edition. Volume two is a second edition. Original half tan leather with marbled boards. The boards and leather are a little rubbed, and appear to have had some restoration. Burgundy leather label with gilt titles. A little rubbing to the titles. Inside, the work bears the bookplate of Edward William Harcourt (1825-1891), Conservative Member of Parliament, naturalist and author of several books. Some foxing to the end papers. The rest of the book is clean and tidy throughout. The two volumes contain fresh prefaces and errata, and an appendix of 56 pages which…

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    London: T. Cadell and W. Davies & W. Creech, 1805. A nice edition of this work. Two volumes bound as one. Volume one is a fourth edition. Volume two is a second edition. Original half tan leather with marbled boards. The boards and leather are a little rubbed, and appear to have had some restoration. Burgundy leather label with gilt titles. A little rubbing to the titles. Inside, the work bears the bookplate of Edward William Harcourt (1825-1891), Conservative Member of Parliament, naturalist and author of several books. Some foxing to the end papers. The rest of the book is clean and tidy throughout. The two volumes contain fresh prefaces and errata, and an appendix of 56 pages which deals with issues in admitting fever patients to hospitals. Currie was the first doctor to use cold water in the treatment of fever. He favoured using sea water and showered patients with colder and colder water in an attempt to subdue fever. Incidentally, he also edited the first edition of Robert Burns poems and was a biographer of him. xx, [iv], 380, x,. vi, 284, 56, viii. pages. 220 by 140mm (8¾ by 5½ inches).

    . Une belle édition de cet ouvrage. Deux volumes reliés en un seul. Le premier volume est une quatrième édition. Le deuxième volume est une deuxième édition. Demi-cuir fauve d'origine avec des planches marbrées. Les planches et le cuir sont un peu frottés et semblent avoir été restaurés. Étiquette en cuir bourgogne avec titres dorés. Les titres sont un peu frottés. A l'intérieur, l'ouvrage porte l'ex-libris d'Edward William Harcourt (1825-1891), député conservateur, naturaliste et auteur de plusieurs livres. Quelques rousseurs sur les pages de garde. Le reste de l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé. Les deux volumes contiennent des préfaces fraîches et des errata, ainsi qu'un appendice de 56 pages qui traite des problèmes liés à l'admission des patients fiévreux dans les hôpitaux. Currie a été le premier médecin à utiliser l'eau froide dans le traitement de la fièvre. Il privilégiait l'eau de mer et aspergeait les patients d'eau de plus en plus froide pour tenter d'apaiser la fièvre. Il a également édité la première édition des poèmes de Robert Burns et a été son biographe. xx, [iv], 380, x,. vi, 284, 56, viii. pages. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ pouces).

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  • Rapprochemens historiques sur l'hospitalité des Anciens; by FRIZAC, François Marie Jacques.
    FRIZAC, François Marie Jacques.
    Rapprochemens historiques sur l'hospitalité des Anciens; sur la formation de nos hôpitaux, la nature de leurs revenus, et les divers systèmes qui se sont succédés dans leur administration

    Toulouse: J.M. Douladoure, 1820. A nice copy of this first edition. Signed by the author opposite the title page, with a dedication to a Doctor Lallemand. A treatise on the history and nature of hospitals / hospitality in ancient times. The binding is an attractive half leather with marbled boards. gilt decoration to the spine with a burgundy label. Six panels to the spine. There is a loss of half a panel of the spine leather. Slight bumping and rubbing to the binding otherwise. Slight weakening to the front hinge. Marbled end papers. The title page has had almost half of it cut out, but has been replaced professionally with similar paper at a later date (see photograph). There…

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    Toulouse: J.M. Douladoure, 1820. A nice copy of this first edition. Signed by the author opposite the title page, with a dedication to a Doctor Lallemand. A treatise on the history and nature of hospitals / hospitality in ancient times. The binding is an attractive half leather with marbled boards. gilt decoration to the spine with a burgundy label. Six panels to the spine. There is a loss of half a panel of the spine leather. Slight bumping and rubbing to the binding otherwise. Slight weakening to the front hinge. Marbled end papers. The title page has had almost half of it cut out, but has been replaced professionally with similar paper at a later date (see photograph). There is also a location stamp to the top of the title page. To the next page (introduction) there is a small circular stamp. Somewhat obscured and un identifiable. This is repeated a couple of times throughout the book. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout the work, with just a touch of foxing. Frizac (1772-1865) was a native of Toulouse and surgeon. From 1808 to 1814 he was head of the secretariat of the Grand Duchy of Florence, in charge of the mendicity department. Louis XVIII appointed him a counseiller to the Prefecture of Toulouse. As well as this work on hospitals, he wrote a work on Prisons. 140 pages. 200 by 125mm (7¾ by 5 inches). Conforms to OCLC: 23358521.

    . Bel exemplaire de cette première édition. Signée par l'auteur en face de la page de titre, avec une dédicace au Docteur Lallemand. Un traité sur l'histoire et la nature des hôpitaux et de l'hospitalité dans l'Antiquité. La reliure est une jolie demi-cuir avec des planches marbrées. Le dos est décoré en doré avec une étiquette bordeaux. Six panneaux au dos. La moitié d'un panneau du cuir du dos a été perdue. Légers chocs et frottements à la reliure. Léger affaiblissement de la charnière avant. Papiers de fin marbrés. La page de titre a été coupée sur presque la moitié de sa longueur, mais a été remplacée professionnellement par un papier similaire à une date ultérieure (voir la photographie). Il y a également un cachet de localisation en haut de la page de titre. La page suivante (introduction) porte un petit cachet circulaire. Il est quelque peu obscurci et non identifiable. Ce cachet se répète plusieurs fois dans l'ouvrage. Autrement, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, avec juste un peu de rousseur. Frizac (1772-1865) était originaire de Toulouse et chirurgien. De 1808 à 1814, il fut chef du secrétariat du grand-duché de Florence, chargé du service de la mendicité. Louis XVIII le nomme conseiller à la préfecture de Toulouse. Outre cet ouvrage sur les hôpitaux, il a écrit un ouvrage sur les prisons. 140 pages. 200 par 125mm (7¾ par 5 pouces). Conforme à OCLC : 23358521.

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  • Le Prix et Valeur des Medicaments tant simples que composez, desquels on se sert é la medecine by GUIBERT, Philbert
    GUIBERT, Philbert
    Le Prix et Valeur des Medicaments tant simples que composez, desquels on se sert é la medecine Derniere edition

    Paris: Jean Jost, 1632. A catalogue of medicines by Guibert, produced as part of his work "L'Apoticaire Charitable". Disbound. This copy begins at the title page. Pagination is 130-216. Complete in itself. After a brief introduction, the work is essentially a list of medicines with a little text about each one. First gather is detached, the rest of the text block holding together. Held in a green paper cover. The pages are slightly darkened, but clean. 140 x 80 mm (5½ x 3¼ inches).

    . Catalogue des médicaments de Guibert, réalisé dans le cadre de son ouvrage "L'Apoticaire Charitable". Délié. Cet exemplaire commence à la page de titre. La pagination est 130-216. Complet en soi. Après une brève introduction,…

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    Paris: Jean Jost, 1632. A catalogue of medicines by Guibert, produced as part of his work "L'Apoticaire Charitable". Disbound. This copy begins at the title page. Pagination is 130-216. Complete in itself. After a brief introduction, the work is essentially a list of medicines with a little text about each one. First gather is detached, the rest of the text block holding together. Held in a green paper cover. The pages are slightly darkened, but clean. 140 x 80 mm (5½ x 3¼ inches).

    . Catalogue des médicaments de Guibert, réalisé dans le cadre de son ouvrage "L'Apoticaire Charitable". Délié. Cet exemplaire commence à la page de titre. La pagination est 130-216. Complet en soi. Après une brève introduction, l'ouvrage est essentiellement une liste de médicaments avec un petit texte sur chacun d'eux. La première collection est détachée, le reste du bloc de texte se maintient ensemble. Les pages sont légèrement noircies, mais propres. 140 x 80 mm

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  • Le Microscope a la portée de tout le monde by BAKER, Henry
    BAKER, Henry
    Le Microscope a la portée de tout le monde Ou description, calcul & explication de la nature, de l'usage & de la force des meilleurs microscopes; avec les méthodes nécessaires.... le détail des découvertes... un grand nombre d'expériences & d'observations... Trad. de l'anglois...

    Paris: Chez Ch. A Jombert, 1754. First Thus (French translation). Contemporary full leather, with gilt decorated spine. Spine a little rubbed and stained, but still attractive. Lacks title label to the spine. Illustrated with 15 engraved plates (mostly folding). (Complete). These are of microscopes or observations made through them. Internally mainly clean and tidy throughout, with no major damage. The plates are clean and good impressions. There is a little staining to the corner of some of the pages. This was the only French edition of Baker's "Microscope made easy" published in 1742. This French edition was expanded from the English edition, with a section on Polyps and an addition engraving (of microscopes). This was described by "Microbiology Today"…

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    Paris: Chez Ch. A Jombert, 1754. First Thus (French translation). Contemporary full leather, with gilt decorated spine. Spine a little rubbed and stained, but still attractive. Lacks title label to the spine. Illustrated with 15 engraved plates (mostly folding). (Complete). These are of microscopes or observations made through them. Internally mainly clean and tidy throughout, with no major damage. The plates are clean and good impressions. There is a little staining to the corner of some of the pages. This was the only French edition of Baker's "Microscope made easy" published in 1742. This French edition was expanded from the English edition, with a section on Polyps and an addition engraving (of microscopes). This was described by "Microbiology Today" as the first Microscopy laboratory manual. Baker was central in popularising microscopes in the eighteenth century. Translation by Father Esprit Pezenas. Blake p.28 - Wellcome II.88 - Daumas scientific instruments. p.215 & 300 - Poggendorff 91 - Nissen 202. Pagination: xvii, [ii], 356 pages. 200 by 120mm (7¾ by 4¾ inches). Conforms to FirstSeach / OCLC: 14335924.

    . Premier exemplaire (traduction française). Plein cuir de l'époque, dos décoré en doré. Le dos est un peu frotté et taché, mais reste attrayant. Manque l'étiquette de titre au dos. Illustré de 15 planches gravées (la plupart dépliantes). (Complet). Celles-ci représentent des microscopes ou des observations faites à l'aide de ceux-ci. A l'intérieur, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, sans dommages majeurs. Les planches sont propres et de bonnes impressions. Il y a une petite tache au coin de certaines pages. Il s'agit de la seule édition française de l'ouvrage de Baker "Microscope made easy" publié en 1742. Cette édition française a été augmentée par rapport à l'édition anglaise, avec une section sur les polypes et une gravure supplémentaire (de microscopes). Elle a été décrite par "Microbiology Today" comme le premier manuel de laboratoire de microscopie. Baker a joué un rôle central dans la popularisation des microscopes au dix-huitième siècle. Traduction du Père Esprit Pezenas. Blake p.28 - Wellcome II.88 - Daumas scientific instruments. p.215 & 300 - Poggendorff 91 - Nissen 202. Pagination : xvii, [ii], 356 pages. 200 par 120mm (7¾ par 4¾ pouces). Conforme à FirstSeach / OCLC : 14335924.

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  • On hot water, and particularly Roman Baths
    De caldae et caldi apud veteres potu liber singularis by GEBAUER, Georg Christian
    GEBAUER, Georg Christian
    De caldae et caldi apud veteres potu liber singularis

    Lipsae: Apud Jacobum Schuster, 1721. First edition. Very nice, complete copy of this monograph on hot waters and heat amongst the ancients. Two plates. The frontispiece shows a beautiful engraving of the Roman baths. A second, folding plate (opposite page 52) showing water containers. Largely dedicated to the baths and the conservation of heat among the ancients, a part also dedicated to Mercuriale. In excellent condition. Contemporary half leather over mottled boards. Leather is in good, slightly rubbed condition. Gilt decoration to the spine. Label has worn away. Inside the book is in very good condition. Darkening / offsetting on the end papers. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout with just a touch of darkening. Text in Latin. [10], 96…

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    Lipsae: Apud Jacobum Schuster, 1721. First edition. Very nice, complete copy of this monograph on hot waters and heat amongst the ancients. Two plates. The frontispiece shows a beautiful engraving of the Roman baths. A second, folding plate (opposite page 52) showing water containers. Largely dedicated to the baths and the conservation of heat among the ancients, a part also dedicated to Mercuriale. In excellent condition. Contemporary half leather over mottled boards. Leather is in good, slightly rubbed condition. Gilt decoration to the spine. Label has worn away. Inside the book is in very good condition. Darkening / offsetting on the end papers. Otherwise clean and tidy throughout with just a touch of darkening. Text in Latin. [10], 96 pages. 175 by 100mm (7 by 4 inches). Conforms to OCLC: 6713656 See Mansell 193:300; BM 83:130. Only edition listed.

    . Première édition. Très bel exemplaire complet de cette monographie sur les eaux chaudes et la chaleur chez les anciens. 2 planches. Le frontispice présente une belle gravure de thermes romains. Une seconde planche dépliante (en face de la page 52) montre des récipients d'eau. Largement consacré aux thermes et à la conservation de la chaleur dans l'Antiquité, avec une partie également consacrée à la Mercuriale. En excellent état. Demi-cuir de l'époque sur cartons mouchetés. Cuir en bon état, légèrement frotté. Décoration dorée au dos. L'étiquette est usée. L'intérieur du livre est en très bon état. Les pages de garde sont plus sombres. Autrement, le livre est propre et bien rangé, avec juste un peu de noircissement. Texte en latin. [10], 96 pages. 175 x 100 mm. Conforme à OCLC : 6713656 Voir Mansell 193:300 ; BM 83:130. Seule édition répertoriée.

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  • Le Vin de Champagne by LEGRAND, N.E.
    LEGRAND, N.E.
    Le Vin de Champagne

    Reims: Matot-Braine, 1896. First edition. pale green soft back with red and black printing and design to the front cover. loss to the top edge of the front cover. Staining to the rear cover. Some cracking to the spine. Internally clean but with slight darkening to the pages. illustrations and a double-page map in the text. Contents: history of champagne wine; phylloxera; the champagne vineyard; the trade in sparkling champagne wines; counterfeits abroad; handling of champagne wines; the art of drinking champagne wine; judgements against counterfeits; list of Champagne houses. 78 pages. 200 by 135mm.

    . Première édition. Dos souple vert pâle avec impression et motifs rouges et noirs sur la couverture. Taches sur la couverture arrière. Quelques…

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    Reims: Matot-Braine, 1896. First edition. pale green soft back with red and black printing and design to the front cover. loss to the top edge of the front cover. Staining to the rear cover. Some cracking to the spine. Internally clean but with slight darkening to the pages. illustrations and a double-page map in the text. Contents: history of champagne wine; phylloxera; the champagne vineyard; the trade in sparkling champagne wines; counterfeits abroad; handling of champagne wines; the art of drinking champagne wine; judgements against counterfeits; list of Champagne houses. 78 pages. 200 by 135mm.

    . Première édition. Dos souple vert pâle avec impression et motifs rouges et noirs sur la couverture. Taches sur la couverture arrière. Quelques craquelures au dos. L'intérieur est propre mais les pages sont légèrement assombries. Le texte contient des illustrations et une carte à double page. Contenu : histoire du vin de champagne ; phylloxéra ; le vignoble de champagne ; le commerce des vins de champagne mousseux ; les contrefaçons à l'étranger ; la manipulation des vins de champagne ; l'art de boire le vin de champagne ; les jugements contre les contrefaçons ; la liste des maisons de champagne. 78 pages. 200 x 135 mm.

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  • A Cabinet of Quadrupeds with historical and scientific descriptions; by CHURCH, John
    CHURCH, John
    A Cabinet of Quadrupeds with historical and scientific descriptions; Consisting of highly-finished engravings, by James Tookey.

    London: Darton and Harvey, 1805. First Edition. Two volumes bound as one. With titles, two engraved titles and 84 copper plate engravings (complete). The plates with decorative animal illustrations by J. Tookey after J. Ibbetson. Half calf binding with brown boards. The boards are somewhat stained. The binding is rubbed to the corners and edges. The gilt decoration and titles to the spine are still attractive though. Has the ownership signature of G. Goldney, Buckfield to the front end paper. Small bookshop stamp of Paul A Struck of New York to the inside board. Some of the pages and plates have light water staining (a couple there is more distinct staining), and there is light foxing in places. Pages…

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    London: Darton and Harvey, 1805. First Edition. Two volumes bound as one. With titles, two engraved titles and 84 copper plate engravings (complete). The plates with decorative animal illustrations by J. Tookey after J. Ibbetson. Half calf binding with brown boards. The boards are somewhat stained. The binding is rubbed to the corners and edges. The gilt decoration and titles to the spine are still attractive though. Has the ownership signature of G. Goldney, Buckfield to the front end paper. Small bookshop stamp of Paul A Struck of New York to the inside board. Some of the pages and plates have light water staining (a couple there is more distinct staining), and there is light foxing in places. Pages a touch darkened. Overall, a nice copy though. Unpaginated. Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817), was a Yorkshire painter noted for his rural scenes and depictions of animals. This is the first printing of an important work of natural history, which was re-printed in 1848/9. 330 by 260mm (13 by 10¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Deux volumes reliés en un seul. Avec les titres, deux titres gravés et 84 gravures sur cuivre (complètes). Les planches avec des illustrations d'animaux décoratifs par J. Tookey d'après J. Ibbetson. Reliure en demi-veau avec des planches brunes. Les planches sont légèrement tachées. Les coins et les bords de la reliure sont frottés. La décoration et les titres dorés au dos sont encore attrayants. La signature de G. Goldney, Buckfield, figure sur la première page de garde. Petit cachet de librairie de Paul A Struck of New York à l'intérieur de la planche. Certaines pages et planches présentent de légères taches d'eau (quelques taches plus nettes) et de légères rousseurs par endroits. Les pages sont un peu noircies. Dans l'ensemble, un bel exemplaire. Non paginé. Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817) était un peintre du Yorkshire connu pour ses scènes rurales et ses représentations d'animaux. Il s'agit de la première impression d'un important ouvrage d'histoire naturelle, qui a été réimprimé en 1848/9. 330 x 260 mm.

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  • De Generatione Vegetabilium by LESKE, M. Nathanaelis Godofredus
    LESKE, M. Nathanaelis Godofredus
    De Generatione Vegetabilium Auctoritate Amplissimi Philosophorum Ordinis

    Lipsiae / Leipzieg: Ex Officina Breitkippia, 1773. First Edition. 32 pages. A rare university thesis on the generation of vegetables by Leske. This copy is in uncut sheets, and appears to have never been bound up. Pages (particularly the first and last page) are rather darkened, and the edges are a little bumped. Still bumped and with some staining to them. Text in Latin. 230 by 190mm (9 by 7½ inches). No copies available to purchase at the time of cataloguing. Conforms to OCLC: 1078445286. Only two library holdings (Both in Denmark!).

    . Première édition. 32 pages. Rare thèse universitaire sur la génération de légumes par Leske. Cet exemplaire est en feuilles non coupées et semble n'avoir jamais été…

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    Lipsiae / Leipzieg: Ex Officina Breitkippia, 1773. First Edition. 32 pages. A rare university thesis on the generation of vegetables by Leske. This copy is in uncut sheets, and appears to have never been bound up. Pages (particularly the first and last page) are rather darkened, and the edges are a little bumped. Still bumped and with some staining to them. Text in Latin. 230 by 190mm (9 by 7½ inches). No copies available to purchase at the time of cataloguing. Conforms to OCLC: 1078445286. Only two library holdings (Both in Denmark!).

    . Première édition. 32 pages. Rare thèse universitaire sur la génération de légumes par Leske. Cet exemplaire est en feuilles non coupées et semble n'avoir jamais été relié. Les pages (en particulier la première et la dernière page) sont assez assombries et les bords sont un peu abîmés. Les pages sont encore bosselées et présentent quelques taches. Texte en latin. 230 x 190 mm (9 x 7½ pouces). Aucun exemplaire disponible à l'achat au moment du catalogage. Conforme à OCLC : 1078445286. Seulement deux fonds de bibliothèque (tous deux au Danemark !).

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  • Acoustique biologique. Phénomènes physiques de la phonation et de l'audition by GAVARRET, J.
    GAVARRET, J.
    Acoustique biologique. Phénomènes physiques de la phonation et de l'audition Avec 100 figures dans le texte

    Paris: G. Masson, 1877. First edition. Original pale green soft covers with an engraving of a sound machine to the front cover. Covers are sound but a little chipped to the corners of the front and rear covers. The spine has been reinforced. The binding has clearly been split at some point, but is now restored. two very small worm holes to the soft covers and title pages. The book itself is clean and tidy throughout, but with light foxing spots. Contents: Preliminary concepts I. Mode of sound propagation. Speed ​​of sound propagation. Reflection of sound. Refraction of sound II. Sound qualities. Musical intervals. Range. Musical scale. Harmonic sounds III. Vibrations of gases, solids and liquids. Vibration form IV.…

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    Paris: G. Masson, 1877. First edition. Original pale green soft covers with an engraving of a sound machine to the front cover. Covers are sound but a little chipped to the corners of the front and rear covers. The spine has been reinforced. The binding has clearly been split at some point, but is now restored. two very small worm holes to the soft covers and title pages. The book itself is clean and tidy throughout, but with light foxing spots. Contents: Preliminary concepts I. Mode of sound propagation. Speed ​​of sound propagation. Reflection of sound. Refraction of sound II. Sound qualities. Musical intervals. Range. Musical scale. Harmonic sounds III. Vibrations of gases, solids and liquids. Vibration form IV. Superposition of vibratory movements. Sound wave interference. Faculty of ear analysis. Simple, compound, complex sounds V. Analysis of sounds by the phenomenon of influence and by the ear VI. On the timbre of musical sounds (string and wind instruments) VII. Of phonation VIII. Hearing Note A. Speed ​​of sound propagation Note B. Vibrations of solid bodies Note C. Theories of phonation (from Hippocrates to Louis Vacher) Note D. Mechanism of the apparatus for transmitting the vibratory movement of the tympanic membrane to the liquid of the labyrinth. 600 pages. 225 by 140mm (8¾ by 5½ inches).

    . Première édition. Couvertures souples originales vert pâle avec une gravure d'une machine à son sur la couverture avant. Les couvertures sont saines, mais les coins des couvertures avant et arrière sont légèrement ébréchés. Le dos a été renforcé. La reliure a manifestement été fendue à un moment donné, mais elle est maintenant restaurée. Deux très petits trous de vers sur les couvertures souples et les pages de titre. Le livre lui-même est propre et bien rangé, mais présente de légères rousseurs. Table des matières : Concepts préliminaires I. Mode de propagation du son. Vitesse de propagation du son. Réflexion du son. Réfraction du son II. Qualités du son. Intervalles musicaux. Gamme. Échelle musicale. Sons harmoniques III. Vibrations des gaz, des solides et des liquides. Forme des vibrations IV. Superposition des mouvements vibratoires. Interférence des ondes sonores. Faculté d'analyse de l'oreille. Sons simples, composés, complexes V. Analyse des sons par le phénomène d'influence et par l'oreille VI. Sur le timbre des sons musicaux (instruments à cordes et à vent) VII. De la phonation VIII. L'audition Note A. Vitesse de propagation du son Note B. Vibrations des corps solides Note C. Théories de la phonation (d'Hippocrate à Louis Vacher) Note D. Mécanisme de l'appareil de transmission du mouvement vibratoire du tympan au liquide du labyrinthe. 600 pages. 225 x 140 mm

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  • Harvey S. Firestone 1868 - 1938 by TUNKS, Walter F., THOMAS, John W., YOUNG, James C.
    TUNKS, Walter F., THOMAS, John W., YOUNG, James C.
    Harvey S. Firestone 1868 - 1938

    Chicago: Lakeside Press. R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 1938. Scarce. Privately printed. Includes: Tribute to Harvey S. Firestone, by the Reverend Doctor Walter F. Tunks; The life of Harvey S. Firestone inspired all of us, by John W. Thomas; Harvey S. Firestone, the man and his work, by James C. Young; Mr. Firestone is laid to rest near his old homestead; A few of the tributes to Harvey S. Firestone. No edition stated. Hardback in brown boards, with gilt lettering. Boards are a little grubby and handled. Adhesive tape damage to bottom of spine where library sticker has been removed. Ex-library book with discard label from Sewickley Public Library label to front pastedown. Tissue guarded b/w frontispiece portrait.…

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    Chicago: Lakeside Press. R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 1938. Scarce. Privately printed. Includes: Tribute to Harvey S. Firestone, by the Reverend Doctor Walter F. Tunks; The life of Harvey S. Firestone inspired all of us, by John W. Thomas; Harvey S. Firestone, the man and his work, by James C. Young; Mr. Firestone is laid to rest near his old homestead; A few of the tributes to Harvey S. Firestone. No edition stated. Hardback in brown boards, with gilt lettering. Boards are a little grubby and handled. Adhesive tape damage to bottom of spine where library sticker has been removed. Ex-library book with discard label from Sewickley Public Library label to front pastedown. Tissue guarded b/w frontispiece portrait. Page edges are rough cut. Very clean inside. 82 pages. 220 x 140 mm (8¾ x 5½ inches). Comes with loosely inserted 6 page pamphlet entitled: Honoring The Memory of Harvey S. Firestone from the Thirty-First Annual Dinner of The Akron Chamber of Commerce, at Mayflower Hotel on December 20, 1938.

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  • Les Albums du "Petit Mécano" - L'AutoPour faire connaître à la jeunesse tous les secrets de l'automobile by GARCIN-JO
    GARCIN-JO
    Les Albums du "Petit Mécano" - L'AutoPour faire connaître à la jeunesse tous les secrets de l'automobile

    Paris: Hachette, 1930. First Edition. A nice copy of this humorous illustrated guide to the motor car. illustrated publisher's cardboard. Plain red canvas spine, front cover illustrated in colour, illustrations to every page, including a large double-page spread featuring an automobile chassis to the centre pages. 32 pages. Slight marking to the front board. The cover and pages are slightly darkened, particularly to the edges, but without any significant damage. It appears that the book has been re-sewn at some point, as the sewn binding is bright and clean to the central pages. A nice copy. 300 x 215 mm

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de ce guide humoristique illustré sur l'automobile. Carton illustré de l'éditeur. Dos toilé…

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    Paris: Hachette, 1930. First Edition. A nice copy of this humorous illustrated guide to the motor car. illustrated publisher's cardboard. Plain red canvas spine, front cover illustrated in colour, illustrations to every page, including a large double-page spread featuring an automobile chassis to the centre pages. 32 pages. Slight marking to the front board. The cover and pages are slightly darkened, particularly to the edges, but without any significant damage. It appears that the book has been re-sewn at some point, as the sewn binding is bright and clean to the central pages. A nice copy. 300 x 215 mm

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de ce guide humoristique illustré sur l'automobile. Carton illustré de l'éditeur. Dos toilé rouge uni, couverture illustrée en couleurs, illustrations à chaque page, dont une grande double page présentant un châssis d'automobile aux pages centrales. 32 pages. Légère marque sur la première page. La couverture et les pages sont légèrement assombries, en particulier sur les bords, mais sans dommages importants. Il semble que le livre ait été recousu à un moment donné, car la reliure cousue est brillante et propre sur les pages centrales. Un bel exemplaire. 300 x 215 mm

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  • Scarce description and plates of Paris Ballooning
    Le Grand Ballon Captif a Vapeur de M. Henry Giffard by TISSANDIER, Gaston
    TISSANDIER, Gaston
    Le Grand Ballon Captif a Vapeur de M. Henry Giffard Cour des Tuileries, Paris 1878

    Paris: G. Masson. First edition, published July 1878. A popular account of Giffard's tethered balloon (installed for the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris. Its capacity was 50 people, who could travel to a height of 500 m. This was the first time that most people could see Paris from above, and it is estimated that 35,000 people took the flight. The balloon was lowered using a steam winch.) First published July 1878, reprints were required in September 1878, and in 1879. Original pale green soft covers with text to the front cover and a panorama of Paris from a balloon to the rear cover. The covers are a little foxed, and there is a small amount of lost to…

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    Paris: G. Masson. First edition, published July 1878. A popular account of Giffard's tethered balloon (installed for the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris. Its capacity was 50 people, who could travel to a height of 500 m. This was the first time that most people could see Paris from above, and it is estimated that 35,000 people took the flight. The balloon was lowered using a steam winch.) First published July 1878, reprints were required in September 1878, and in 1879. Original pale green soft covers with text to the front cover and a panorama of Paris from a balloon to the rear cover. The covers are a little foxed, and there is a small amount of lost to the base of the spine. This has been neatly repaired with archival tape. Frontis of a tethered ballon. Title page with pencilled date and inscription to the top. Internally, the book is clean and tidy, with a little foxing occasionally only. In addition to the frontis there are 2 double page engravings, and 13 single page engraved plates. Plus numerous other illustrations (some full page) 39 illustrations in total. 68 pages. A nice, original and complete copy of a scarce piece of ballooning history. 225 by 140mm (8¾ by 5½ inches).

    . Première édition, publiée en juillet 1878. Un récit populaire sur le ballon captif de Giffard (installé pour l'Exposition universelle de 1878 à Paris), dont la capacité était de 50 personnes, qui pouvaient voyager jusqu'à 500 m de hauteur. Sa capacité était de 50 personnes, qui pouvaient voyager jusqu'à une hauteur de 500 m. C'était la première fois que la plupart des gens pouvaient voir Paris d'en haut, et on estime que 35 000 personnes ont pris le vol. Le ballon est descendu à l'aide d'un treuil à vapeur). Publié pour la première fois en juillet 1878, des réimpressions ont été nécessaires en septembre 1878 et en 1879. Couvertures souples originales vert pâle avec texte sur la couverture avant et un panorama de Paris vu d'un ballon sur la couverture arrière. Les couvertures sont un peu roussies et il y a une petite perte à la base de la colonne vertébrale. Elle a été soigneusement réparée avec du ruban adhésif d'archivage. Frontis d'un ballon attaché. Page de titre avec date et inscription au crayon en haut. L'intérieur du livre est propre et bien rangé, avec quelques rousseurs occasionnelles. En plus du frontis, il y a 2 gravures en double page, et 13 planches gravées en simple page. Plus de nombreuses autres illustrations (certaines en pleine page) 39 illustrations au total. 68 pages. Un bel exemplaire original et complet d'une pièce rare de l'histoire de la montgolfière. 225 x 140 mm

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  • The Mechanism of the Credit Standard. by Glückstadt, Hans
    Glückstadt, Hans
    The Mechanism of the Credit Standard. Practical Proposals for a New Monetary Standard.

    London: P. S. King, 1933. First Edition. Signed by the author, with a gift inscription to the Freud Bibliophile Robert Masson (His bookplate reads Nossam). Original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front board and spine. The titles to the front board are almost rubbed away. A little bumping otherwise. Bookplate to inside the front board. Gift inscription opposite. The book is in good condition throughout with a little darkening to the pages. Tipped into the rear of the book, are a review of the title by the Manchester Guardian, and the original dust wrapper of the book. This work was an attempt by the Danish economist, to counter the inflation and depression of the previous few years…

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    London: P. S. King, 1933. First Edition. Signed by the author, with a gift inscription to the Freud Bibliophile Robert Masson (His bookplate reads Nossam). Original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front board and spine. The titles to the front board are almost rubbed away. A little bumping otherwise. Bookplate to inside the front board. Gift inscription opposite. The book is in good condition throughout with a little darkening to the pages. Tipped into the rear of the book, are a review of the title by the Manchester Guardian, and the original dust wrapper of the book. This work was an attempt by the Danish economist, to counter the inflation and depression of the previous few years which had come about from an abandoning of the Gold Standard. He suggested that money supply be connected to an index of measurements of market requirements (index linking). 112 pages. 220 x 150 mm.

    . Première édition. Signée par l'auteur, avec une inscription de cadeau au bibliophile de Freud Robert Masson (son ex-libris porte la mention Nossam). Original en tissu bleu avec des titres dorés sur le panneau avant et le dos. Les titres de la première planche sont presque effacés. Un peu de bosses par ailleurs. Etiquette de livre à l'intérieur de la première planche. Inscription de cadeau en face. Le livre est en bon état avec un léger noircissement des pages. Une critique du titre par le Manchester Guardian et la jaquette originale du livre sont jointes à la fin de l'ouvrage. Cet ouvrage est une tentative de l'économiste danois pour contrer l'inflation et la dépression des années précédentes, dues à l'abandon de l'étalon-or. Il a suggéré que la masse monétaire soit reliée à un indice de mesures des besoins du marché. (lien vers l'index). 112 pages. 220 x 150 mm.

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  • Practical Wildfowling: A Complete Guide to the Art of the Fowler by FALLON, W. J.
    FALLON, W. J.
    Practical Wildfowling: A Complete Guide to the Art of the Fowler With descriptions of the various birds usually met with. Second edition, revised and greatly enlarged.

    London: L. Upcott Gill, 1907. Original buckram with gilt vignette and titles to front board. titles to spine. Spine a little faded, and a slight stain to the front board. Period adverts as end papers. The book itself is clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening to the pages only. Decent copy. 248, 20 pp. (adverts to rear). 190 x 130 mm (7½ x 5 inches).

    . Bougran original avec vignette et titres dorés sur la première planche. titres au dos. Le dos est un peu décoloré, et une légère tache est présente sur le premier plat. Des publicités d'époque font office de pages de garde. Le livre lui-même est propre et bien rangé, avec un léger assombrissement…

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    London: L. Upcott Gill, 1907. Original buckram with gilt vignette and titles to front board. titles to spine. Spine a little faded, and a slight stain to the front board. Period adverts as end papers. The book itself is clean and tidy throughout, with a little darkening to the pages only. Decent copy. 248, 20 pp. (adverts to rear). 190 x 130 mm (7½ x 5 inches).

    . Bougran original avec vignette et titres dorés sur la première planche. titres au dos. Le dos est un peu décoloré, et une légère tache est présente sur le premier plat. Des publicités d'époque font office de pages de garde. Le livre lui-même est propre et bien rangé, avec un léger assombrissement des pages seulement. Exemplaire décent. 248, 20 pp. (publicités au dos). 190 x 130 mm

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  • The Pocket and the Stud : or, Practical hints on the Management of the Stable by HIEOVER, Harry. [Charles Bindley]
    HIEOVER, Harry. [Charles Bindley]
    The Pocket and the Stud : or, Practical hints on the Management of the Stable

    London: Longman, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1848. A lovely copy of this first edition. An interesting English guide dedicated to horse owners, illustrated with a beautiful steel engraving (first printing). based on a work by the author Harry Hieover pseudonym of Charles Bindley (1795/6–1859). Half tan morocco, smooth spine decorated with blind stamped design, gilded title, green percaline boards, the first decorated with a gilt decoration. The boards and spine are in good, clean condition. A touch of rubbing only. Internally the book is in very nice condition. Some light foxing otherwise very good copy. Bookplate of Alfred André, a great bibliophile, from a Nimes Protestant family who made their money in the silk trade, then in banking. He became…

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    London: Longman, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1848. A lovely copy of this first edition. An interesting English guide dedicated to horse owners, illustrated with a beautiful steel engraving (first printing). based on a work by the author Harry Hieover pseudonym of Charles Bindley (1795/6–1859). Half tan morocco, smooth spine decorated with blind stamped design, gilded title, green percaline boards, the first decorated with a gilt decoration. The boards and spine are in good, clean condition. A touch of rubbing only. Internally the book is in very nice condition. Some light foxing otherwise very good copy. Bookplate of Alfred André, a great bibliophile, from a Nimes Protestant family who made their money in the silk trade, then in banking. He became regent of the Bank of France in 1871. xvi, 216, 32 pages. 32 page edverts fro new works by Longman to rear. 180 by 110mm (7 by 4¼ inches). he author Charles Bindley (1795/6–1859) was a British sports writer specializing in horses and outdoor sports, particularly hunting and stable management.

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  • French Revolutionary Account of Great Britain
    Tableau de la Grande-Bretagne, de L'Irlande et des possessions Angloises dans les quatre parties du monde by BAERT-DUHOLANT, Charles Alexandre Balthazar François de Paule
    BAERT-DUHOLANT, Charles Alexandre Balthazar François de Paule
    Tableau de la Grande-Bretagne, de L'Irlande et des possessions Angloises dans les quatre parties du monde

    Paris: H.J. Jansen. 8 l'an (the 8th Revolutionary year) 1800. First edition, where the author is anonymous, but the preface is signed Baert. 4 volumes. in-8vo, Contemporary half calf, mottled paper covers, corners bumped and the gilt titles and decoration are significantly rubbed. Complete with 4 folding maps (England, Scotland, Ireland, India)& folding plan of Gibraltar by J.-D. Barbier de Bocage, 3 views incl. Fingal's Cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, Giant's Causeway located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland and Gibraltar, the 2 portraits engr. by A.J. Hulk of William Pitt (after William Owen) and Charles Fox (after K.A. Heckel), a folding plate "Combat de boxers à Odiham" and 14 folded tables. The…

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    Paris: H.J. Jansen. 8 l'an (the 8th Revolutionary year) 1800. First edition, where the author is anonymous, but the preface is signed Baert. 4 volumes. in-8vo, Contemporary half calf, mottled paper covers, corners bumped and the gilt titles and decoration are significantly rubbed. Complete with 4 folding maps (England, Scotland, Ireland, India)& folding plan of Gibraltar by J.-D. Barbier de Bocage, 3 views incl. Fingal's Cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, Giant's Causeway located in County Antrim on the north coast of Northern Ireland and Gibraltar, the 2 portraits engr. by A.J. Hulk of William Pitt (after William Owen) and Charles Fox (after K.A. Heckel), a folding plate "Combat de boxers à Odiham" and 14 folded tables. The information and tables show the concerns of the Commune in Paris - how much the monarchy costs England, the number of prisoners etc. Text is entirely in French.
    Vo1 1. Fingal's cave; Giant's Causeway; View of Gibraltar; Map of England, with vignette of Stonehenge. Small stain to top edge; Map of Scotland and the islands, with two vignettes of Croagh Patrick (which is in Ireland!); Map of Ireland with vignette plan of the lakes of Killarney, and St Kevin's tower Glendalough; folding plan of Gibraltar; folding chart of imports and exports; A supplement (notes). The supplement has its own pagination but also some page numbers repeated, so although text is continuous with 15 pages, the numbering is not. After the supplement, the general numbering continues). P. 297/8 has a tear / loss to the corner 8cm x 3 cm - not affecting text. Otherwise, the pages are in excellent condition. Pagination: [vi], 1-449, Supplement 1-10, 7-11, 450-460.
    Vol 2. 2 folding charts on Commerce of India; folding chart on prisoners in London; Map of India. Clean and tidy throughout. Pagination: 1-520, 1-12, 521-532, [ii].
    Vol 3. Portraits of William Pitt and Charles Fox; folding chart on the expenditure of monarchs; 5 further folding charts on economic matters. Pagination: 1-494, 1-48, 495-502, [ii].
    Vol 4. Folding plate of boxers in Odiham, 2 folding charts on imports and exports per country, 2 other folding charts. Pagination: 1-374, 1-22, 385-486, 375-384, [ii] pp (complete)
    210 by 130mm (8¼ by 5 inches). Conforms to OCLC: 4475806

    . 8 l'an (8e année révolutionnaire) 1800. Première édition, où l'auteur est anonyme, mais la préface est signée Baert. 4 vol. in-8vo, demi-veau de l'époque, couvertures de papier moucheté, coins heurtés, titres et décorations dorés fortement frottés. Complet de 4 cartes dépliantes (Angleterre, Ecosse, Irlande, Inde) et d'un plan dépliant de Gibraltar par J.-D. Barbier de Bocage. Barbier de Bocage, 3 vues incluant Fingal's Cave sur l'île inhabitée de Staffa, la Chaussée des Géants située dans le Comté d'Antrim sur la côte nord de l'Irlande du Nord et Gibraltar, les 2 portraits engr. par A.J. Hulk de William Pitt (d'après William Owen) et Charles Fox (d'après K.A. Heckel), une planche dépliante "Combat de boxers à Odiham" et 14 tableaux dépliants. Les informations et les tableaux montrent les préoccupations de la Commune de Paris - combien la monarchie coûte à l'Angleterre, le nombre de prisonniers, etc. Le texte est entièrement en français.
    Vo1 1. Grotte de Fingal ; Chaussée des Géants ; Vue de Gibraltar ; Carte d'Angleterre, avec vignette de Stonehenge. Petite tache sur le bord supérieur ; Carte de l'Ecosse et des îles, avec deux vignettes de Croagh Patrick (qui se trouve en Irlande !); Carte de l'Irlande avec plan vignette des lacs de Killarney, et de la tour St Kevin de Glendalough ; plan dépliant de Gibraltar ; tableau dépliant des importations et exportations ; Un supplément (notes). Le supplément a sa propre pagination mais aussi quelques numéros de page répétés, de sorte que si le texte est continu sur 15 pages, la numérotation ne l'est pas. Après le supplément, la numérotation générale continue). La page 297/8 présente une déchirure/perte au coin de 8 cm x 3 cm - n'affectant pas le texte. Sinon, les pages sont en excellent état. Pagination : [vi], 1-449, Supplément 1-10, 7-11, 450-460.
    Vol. 2. 2 tableaux dépliants sur le commerce de l'Inde ; tableau dépliant sur les prisonniers à Londres ; carte de l'Inde. Exemplaire propre et bien rangé. Pagination : 1-520, 1-12, 521-532, [ii].
    Vol. 3. Portraits de William Pitt et Charles Fox ; tableau dépliant sur les dépenses des monarques ; 5 autres tableaux dépliants sur des sujets économiques. Pagination : 1-494, 1-48, 495-502, [ii].
    Vol. 4. Plaque dépliante de boxeurs à Odiham, 2 tableaux dépliants sur les importations et exportations par pays, 2 autres tableaux dépliants. Pagination : 1-374, 1-22, 385-486, 375-384, [ii] pp (complet).
    210 par 130mm (8¼ par 5 pouces). Conforme à OCLC : 4475806

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  • Observations de medecine, contenant la guerison de plusieurs maladies considerables by de SAINT HILAIRE, le Sieur
    de SAINT HILAIRE, le Sieur
    Observations de medecine, contenant la guerison de plusieurs maladies considerables Avec la maniere de bien préparer & administrer les remedes. Nouvelle edition

    Paris: Chez Laurent D'Houry, 1699. New edition. A scarce medical work. No copies available to purchase at time of cataloguing. FirstSearch records only one library copy in a Parisian Medical Library. Half leather with mottled boards. The leather spine is attractive, with gilt titles, a little rubbed and spotted. Cracked to hinges but holding well. The boards are somewhat rubbed, with part of the paper of the front board lacking. Surprisingly, the title was obviously written on the card below (Unless the papers was added later and then deteriorated. Internally clean and tidy throughout. vignettes to the two section headings. Printer's vignette to title page. This new edition was printed 10 years after the first edition, which was published…

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    Paris: Chez Laurent D'Houry, 1699. New edition. A scarce medical work. No copies available to purchase at time of cataloguing. FirstSearch records only one library copy in a Parisian Medical Library. Half leather with mottled boards. The leather spine is attractive, with gilt titles, a little rubbed and spotted. Cracked to hinges but holding well. The boards are somewhat rubbed, with part of the paper of the front board lacking. Surprisingly, the title was obviously written on the card below (Unless the papers was added later and then deteriorated. Internally clean and tidy throughout. vignettes to the two section headings. Printer's vignette to title page. This new edition was printed 10 years after the first edition, which was published by Hilaire Foucault with no author stated, although this has been attributed by some bibliographies to Pierre Betbeder. [20]-283- [7] p. ; In-12. OCLC: 758877126. 155 x 90mm (6 by 3½ inches).

    . Nouvelle édition. Un ouvrage médical rare. Aucun exemplaire disponible à l'achat au moment du catalogage. FirstSearch ne signale qu'un seul exemplaire dans une bibliothèque médicale parisienne. Demi-cuir et planches mouchetées. Le dos en cuir est attrayant, avec des titres dorés, un peu frotté et taché. Les charnières sont fissurées mais tiennent bien. Les planches sont quelque peu frottées, avec une partie du papier de la première planche manquante. Il est surprenant de constater que le titre a été écrit sur la carte en dessous (à moins que le papier n'ait été ajouté plus tard et qu'il se soit détérioré par la suite). L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé. Les deux titres de section sont ornés d'une vignette. Vignette de l'imprimeur sur la page de titre. Cette nouvelle édition a été imprimée 10 ans après la première édition, publiée par Hilaire Foucault sans mention d'auteur, bien que certaines bibliographies l'aient attribué à Pierre Betbeder. [20]-283- [7] p. ; In-12. OCLC : 758877126. 155 x 90mm

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  • Early nineteenth century glass technology in Austria and Germany. by SCHOLZ, Professor B. & KIRN,
    SCHOLZ, Professor B. & KIRN,
    Early nineteenth century glass technology in Austria and Germany. Professor B. Scholz and Factory Superintendent Kirn. Translated by Michael Cable.

    Sheffield: The Society of Glass Technology, 2004. Very scarce. First Edition. Paperback in original yellow covers. Translations of important - but strangely neglected - papers on glass making written by two authors between 1820 and 1837. These deserve to be studied by anyone wishing to understand and emulate the most efficient operation of wood-fired glass-melting furnaces. In very good clean condition. x, 286 pp. 205 x 150 mm (8 by 6 inches).

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