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The philosophical transactions (from the year 1732, to the year 1744) abridged: and disposed under general heads. The Latin papers being translated into English…volume the ninth
by MARTYN, John
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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1747 1ed Martyn Philosophical Transactions Zoology Navigation Optics Science
John Martyn's book "Philosophical Transactions" was the world's first scientific journal; however, at that time they were significantly different from what would be expected today. Each volume of this landmark work helped establish important scientific and philosophical principles. This first edition of volume nine, parts III & IV, includes fascinating contents such as:
· Studies of Animals
o Insects, larva
o Rhinoceros, tusks and plated skin
· Medicine, surgery – medical procedures on tumors
o Veterinary and human surgery
· Navigation, travel, maps
o Pre-Revolution Travels in early Virginia, USA
o Stories of Native Americans and Slavery
· Ancient ruins
Item number: #8997
Price: $499
MARTYN, John
The philosophical transactions (from the year 1732, to the year 1744) abridged: and disposed under general heads. The Latin papers being translated into English…volume the ninth
London: Printed for Lockyer Davis and Charles Reymers ..., 1747. First edition
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; Volume 9, Part III-IV
o [4], 503, [25]
o 29 engraved plates
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
· Size: ~9.5in X 7.25in (24cm x 18.5cm)
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- Title
- The philosophical transactions (from the year 1732, to the year 1744) abridged: and disposed under general heads. The Latin papers being translated into English…volume the ninth
- Author
- MARTYN, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight & secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- for Lockyer Davis and Charles Reymers
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1747
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1747 1ed Martyn Philosophical Transactions Zoology Navigation Optics Sciencerare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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