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London: Macmillan And Co., 1883. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine. Plates. Xx, 111 Pp. Salmon Cloth, Gilt; Black Endpapers. First Printing. Lightly Used, No Fraying, Gilt Bright, Hinges Very Tight, Pages Crisp. Presentation Inscription From The Author To The Duke Of Bedford, With An Additional Letter Of 23 April 1883 From Siemens To The Duke, Francis Charles Hastings Russell, 9Th Duke Of Bedford Kg (1819 -1891) (The Dedication Is Dated April 4, 1883), 2 Pp. An Early British Essay On The Dynamics Of Solar Radiation, With Reprinting Of Many Scientific Comments Thereupon. Per Wikipedia, Charles William Siemens (1823- ) Received His Education At The Gymnasium Of Lubeck, The Art School Of Madgeburg, And The University Of Gottingen. In 1843 He Visited England And Again Came To England To Patent An Invention, Becoming Naturalized Subject In 1859. In 1851 Mr. Siemens Introduced His Water-Meter. Between The Years 1856 And 1861, Mr. Siemens, In Conjunction With His Brother Frederick, Worked…
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Darwin, On the Origin of Species. The Edinburgh Review, Volume 111, 1860. Contains the 46 page key article On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, reviewed by Richard Owen
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Longmans, London, 1860. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. The complete volume 111 (556pp, index). Bound in a late 20th century purple buckram binding, gilt lettered. Very sound and firm throughout, no cracked joints or loose pages. Ex university library, with their stamp to the rear of the title page, and tickets on the front endpapers, and class number label to the foot of the spine, otherwise quite unmarked throughout. Overall a very clean and sound volume. Owen's review of Darwin for the Edinburgh Review was considered by many at the time to effectively crush the evolutionist theory. Attacking Darwin's chief supporters, Hooker and Huxley as mere adherents, he claimed that Darwin represented an abuse of science whilst ignoring or dismissing Owen's own creationist views. In response Darwin believed Owen to be spiteful and malignant, though he also admitted to being hurt by Owen's views of him. One of Owen's chief charges was that Darwin had failed to bring any new facts to light, effectively basing his theory on imagination rather than observation. The arguments that raged through the scientific community, and indeed the popular press in the months and years following Darwin's publication were often buttressed by reference to Owen's opposition, and it was effectively the 1870s before Owen's views were widely discounted in public perception. This Edinburgh Review article is one of the cornerstone pieces of writing in the Darwin evolutionary theory debates of the 19th century. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Darwin Related; Antiquarian & Rare; Monthly Catalogue; Inventory No: 196909. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost..
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On The Conservation Of Solar Energy: A Collection Of Papers And Discussions
by Siemens, C. (Charles) William; Charles Morris, T. Sterry Hunt, E. Douglas Archibald, George Fraser Fitzgerald, Faye, Hien, A. K. Huntington, Abney, Liveing; With Letter From Siemens To The Duke Of Bedford
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Biological Experimentation, Its Functions And Limits, Including Answers To Nine Questions Submitted From The Leigh-Brown Trust
by Richardson, Benjamin Ward
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London: George Bell And Sons, 1896. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine. 170 Pp. Red Cloth Stamped In Black, With Original Black Endpapers. First Printing. Richardson's Spirited Philosophical Defense Of Medical And Biological Experimentation. Near Fine, Slight Use, Spine Cloth A Little Faded, All Lettering Very Strong, Small Fray Near Bottom Of Spine, Hinges Tight, Pages Immaculate, No Names Or Marks.
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De l'électricité du corps humain dans l'état de santé et de maladie ; ouvrage couronné par l'Académie de Lyon, dans lequel on traite de l'électricité de l'atmosphere, de son influence & de ses effets sur l'économie animale. &c &c.
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1780 1ed Electricity Experiments by Pierre Bertholon Lightning Benjamin FranklinPierre Bertholon was an 18th-century French physicist who is best remembered for his studies and experiments on electricity. These experiments were first published in 1780, most of which were directly related to human health and anatomy. Notably, Bertholon was a close friend of Benjamin Franklin with whom he collaborated on his experiments of the lightning rod!
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BERTHOLON, Pierre
De l'électricité du corps humain dans l'état de santé et de maladie ; ouvrage couronné par l'Académie de Lyon, dans lequel on traite de l'électricité de l'atmosphere, de son influence & de ses effets sur l'économie animale. &c &c.
A Lyon : chez Bernuset, rue Merciere. M DCC LXXX. [1780]. First edition.
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Julii Obsequentis quae supersunt ex Libro de prodigiis
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1720 ALIENS Prodigies Superstition Astrology UFOs! Wonders ROME Julius ObsequensJulius Obsequens was a 5th-century Roman author who is primarily known for his book of Prodigies, or 'Prodigiorum Liber'. This book is a collection of writings on natural wonders, signs, and calamities that occurred during the 3rd century BC in the Roman Republic. Curiously, much of what Obsequens observed was already recorded by Livy and thus wasn't taken as seriously. However, the work is still popular today for its discussion on superstitions and instances of numerous astrological signs – even reports of ancient aliens and UFOs!
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OBSEQUENS, Julius
Julii Obsequentis quae supersunt ex Libro de prodigiis
Lugduni Batavorum : apud Samuelem Luchtmans, 1720.
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Médecine pratique de Sydenham, avec des notes
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1784 English Medicine & Surgery of Thomas Sydenham Cures Smallpox Hysteria LettersA rare 18th-century printing of Thomas Sydenham's medical works including his famous medical treatise "Observationes Medicae". Sydenham was an English physician whose textbook became the standard in medical texts for nearly two centuries. This collection of Sydenham works includes various titles, each with separate title pages. Works featured in this collection include:
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Treaty on gout and hydrops diseases
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Médecine pratique de Sydenham, avec des notes
A Paris: Chez Théophile Barrois le jeune, 1784.
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Philosophical Experiments: Containing Useful, and Necessary Instructions for such as undertake long Voyages at Sea. Shewing how Sea-Water may be made Fresh and Wholsome: And how Freshwater may be preserv’d Sweet. How Biscuit, Corn, &c. may be secured from the Weevel, Meggots, and other Insects. And Flesh preserv’d in hot Climates, by Salting Animals whole. To which is added, An Account of several Experiments and Observations on Chalybeate or Steel-Waters: With some Attempts to convey them to distant Places, preserving their Virtue to a greater Degree than has hitherto been done. Likewise a Proposal for cleaning away Mud, &c. out of Rivers, Harbours, and Reservoirs.
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First edition. Printed for W. Innys and R. Manby, at the West End of St Paul's; and T. Woodward, at the Half-Moon between the Temple-Gates, in Fleet-Street. London. 1739. Octavo. Half title; imprim. Hans Sloane Pr. Reg. Soc. dated March 29, 1739; Title; xxx, (1) errata; 163; engraved plate; (6) index; (2) printer's catalogue. Recent half calf, marbled boards, spine in six compartments with raised bands, gilt rules, leather label, gilt lettering. Renewed endpapers. Light marginal spotting to title page. Smudge to p66 (a blank page). Faint signature James Walford to upper margin of dedication. A crisp, handsome and bright copy.Stephen Hales (1677-1761) FRS, Royal Academy of Sciences. Dedicated to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
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De l'électricité du corps humain dans l'état de santé et de maladie ; ouvrage couronné par l'Académie de Lyon, dans lequel on traite de l'électricité de l'atmosphere, de son influence & de ses effets sur l'économie animale. &c &c.
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1780 1ed Electricity Experiments by Pierre Bertholon Lightning Benjamin FranklinPierre Bertholon was an 18th-century French physicist who is best remembered for his studies and experiments on electricity. These experiments were first published in 1780, most of which were directly related to human health and anatomy. Notably, Bertholon was a close friend of Benjamin Franklin with whom he collaborated on his experiments of the lightning rod!
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BERTHOLON, Pierre
De l'électricité du corps humain dans l'état de santé et de maladie ; ouvrage couronné par l'Académie de Lyon, dans lequel on traite de l'électricité de l'atmosphere, de son influence & de ses effets sur l'économie animale. &c &c.
A Lyon : chez Bernuset, rue Merciere. M DCC LXXX. [1780]. First edition.
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1720 ALIENS Prodigies Superstition Astrology UFOs! Wonders ROME Julius ObsequensJulius Obsequens was a 5th-century Roman author who is primarily known for his book of Prodigies, or 'Prodigiorum Liber'. This book is a collection of writings on natural wonders, signs, and calamities that occurred during the 3rd century BC in the Roman Republic. Curiously, much of what Obsequens observed was already recorded by Livy and thus wasn't taken as seriously. However, the work is still popular today for its discussion on superstitions and instances of numerous astrological signs – even reports of ancient aliens and UFOs!
This 1720 edition was published in Leiden by Samuel Luchtmans.
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OBSEQUENS, Julius
Julii Obsequentis quae supersunt ex Libro de prodigiis
Lugduni Batavorum : apud Samuelem Luchtmans, 1720.
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1784 English Medicine & Surgery of Thomas Sydenham Cures Smallpox Hysteria LettersA rare 18th-century printing of Thomas Sydenham's medical works including his famous medical treatise "Observationes Medicae". Sydenham was an English physician whose textbook became the standard in medical texts for nearly two centuries. This collection of Sydenham works includes various titles, each with separate title pages. Works featured in this collection include:
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Observations on medical history, treatment of acute illnesses
·
Letters
·
Treaty on gout and hydrops diseases
These medical texts were some of the earliest to be published on proper treatments of smallpox and hysteria, as well as how to manage pain caused by arthritis.
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SYDENHAM, Thomas
Médecine pratique de Sydenham, avec des notes
A Paris: Chez Théophile Barrois le jeune, 1784.
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SCIENCE AND SURVIVAL
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New York: The Viking Press, 1966. (10), 150 pages. Rare first printing of this classic work by the scientist Time magazine once called "the Paul Revere of the environmental movement." For the first time in book form Commoner warned about the twin dangers of nuclear winter in the event of nuclear war and climate change fueled by unchecked capitalism. The book is in near-fine condition, clean, bright, and tight--marred only by first owner's name and date of purchase from the Missouri Book Store in Columbia. The dust jacket, with $4.50 price on front flap, is in very good condition: clean and bright, with some relatively minor color rubbing and edgewear; one 1/3" closed tear at foot of spine.. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
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Marktech Optoelectronics Data Book
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Menands, NY, USA: Marktech International, Corp., 8888. 9840 20M : Circa late 80's-90's, Very Good condition Softcover Quarto, no date anywhere in this book, 1st edition presumed. Light edgewear of the wraps. Interior unmarked and tight.. 1st Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9" - 12" tall. Book.
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A Beginner's Guide to True BASIC to Accompany Exploring Macintosh: Concepts in Visually Oriented Computing
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Panama: And The Canal In Pictures and Prose
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LUNAR IMPACT: A HISTORY OF PROJECT RANGER
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Washington D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Very Good. 1977. Trade Paperback. Book is in VG condition with light rubbing to edges, mild offsetting to front cove & spiner, light creasing to front cover, mild soiling to covers else a bright and solid copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .
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Lahey Personal Fortran Toolkit Reference Manual : Revision B
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Incline Village, NV, USA: Lahey Computer Systems, Inc., 1990. Very Good Minus condition Stapled Softcover Octavo, 1990, Revision B, June 1990. Edgewear of wraps, with creases along spine edge. Interior unmarked and tight.. 3rd Edition. Paperback. Very Good -. 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Book.
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Lahey Blackbeard Editor Reference Manual : Revision A 1990
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Incline Village, NV, USA: Lahey Computer Systems, Inc., 1990. Good condition Spiral Bound Softcover Octavo, Revision A, June 1990. Edgewear of wraps, with creasing at fold-over rear flap. Interior unmarked and solid.. 2nd Edition. Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Book.
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A General Approach to the Analysis of Holographic Optical Systems for Stress Analysis
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Robert Joseph Sanford. Good. 1971. Hard Cover. An original dissertation. Contents include: General Theory of the Holographic Polariscope, Application of the Theory to Specific Cases, Holographic Circular Polariscope for a light Field, Holographic Polariscope for a dark field, photoelastic interferometry using a holographic polariscope, interpretation of fringes in stress-holo-interferometry, differential stress-holo-interferometry, computer simulated stress-optic patterns. Illustrated with drawings and charts; Ex-Library .
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Advanced Materials III, Proceedings of the Special Symposium on Advanced Materials, High Tech Materials, 1991, Nagoya Japan
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Joint Committee for Advanced Materials Research, 1992. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. blue cloth with gilt titles and decorations. corner bump.197pp..
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The Treasure Of Sierra Madre
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Traven, B. : The Treasure Of Sierra Madre. 1994 THORNDIKE PRESS LARGE-PRINT EDITION. Thorndike, Maine. EXLIB. Good/ No DJ if issued. ISBN0786201002. 533 pages. 5 ¾ X 8 ¾. Summary: "The story of three American adventurers who search for a lost gold mine in the mountains of Mexico. A tale of 'gold fever' and desperate greed." Basis for the Humphrey Bogart, John Houston film of the same name.
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Occultism and Modern Science
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Binding is generally fresh and clean with only minor signs of wear. There is a "bubble" on the face hard by the spine near the top. The dust jacket is price clipped and shows general rubbing, wrinkling, edge & hinge wear etc. About 12mm of the jacket head cap is chipped away(now since replaced with removable 'matching' backing complete with missing title portion; not perfect in execution but perhaps better than looking upon a large chunk of white paper!); the tail also shows chipping and splitting along the hinges(this area also has matching backing paper to fill in). A 13 mm tear is present on the upper edge of the front wrap. No tape repairs/re-enforcements. The front end papers contain some very faint spotting. Interior pages are clean. Most leaves are unopened: (12 "signatures"). Paper is almost like card stock and is beautifully letterpress printed by the estimable firm of Jarrolds & Sons. A NF antiquarian conditon book with a more than acceptable wrapper(at least Good+).Inv. # 63645 OAMS* bds 9/2023
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