Het mikroskoop, deszelfs gebruik, geschiedenis en tegenwoordige toestand

1848 1ed Pieter Harting Microscope DUTCH Biology DARWIN Influence Illustrated 3v

Pieter Harting was 19th-century Dutch scientist who is best remembered for his contributions to the development and use of the microscope and microscopy. He published what proved to be the greatest book on microscopy, titled simple 'The Microscope', which provided lessons on using the microscope as well as covering designs for lens improvements.

It should be noted that Harting was one of the earliest supporters of Charles Darwin's evolutionary theories, many of which were endorsed by Harting's microscope findings. In fact, according to Darwin scholar Eve-Marie Engels, Harting was "one of the most influential" of all 19th-century scientists and philosophers.

This 1848 Dutch edition of 'The Microscope' is illustrated with 18 impressive folding engravings featuring numerous figures depicting microscope parts, lenses, cells, burners, and scalpels.

Item number: #11288

Price: $950

HARTING, Pieter

Het mikroskoop, deszelfs gebruik, geschiedenis en tegenwoordige toestand

Utrecht : Van Paddenburg, 1848-1850. First edition.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes

o Vol. 1 – X, [2], 413, [1]

3 folding tables

5 folding plates

o Vol. 2 – IX, [3], 356

2 folding tables

3 folding plates

o Vol. 3 – XVII, [3], 524

10 folding plates

· References: Engels, Reception of Charles Darwin in Europe, p. 176;

· Language: Dutch

· Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure

· Size: ~9in X 5.5in (23cm x 13.5cm)

· Very rare and desirable with auction records and price comparisons as high as $4,000

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