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History Of The Royal Society, From Its Institution To The End Of The Eighteenth Century
by Thomson, Thomas
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London: Robert Baldwin, 1812. First edition. Good. London: Robert Baldwin, 1812 First edition Hardcover Good First edition Approx 11'' by 85'', dark blue cloth boards with half leather binding, gilt titles on spine Viii + 552 + xci pp Spine & corners have some edge wear, 2'' scuff to rear binding (see picture) Occasional foxing/marks, mostly at front & rear Rebound at some point in the past Contents include the history of the Society & summaries of the sciences themselves as well as the papers, appendices of fellows of the society, the charter The mathematics section is particularly good, ranging from the Egyptians & ancient Greeks to Descartes theory, Newton etc 'Mathematics constitute the most splendid monument of the human intellect' Ex reference library with name/old sticker on spine, pictorial bookplate on front pastedown & library rules pasted on rear pastedown, single stamp on first page No other library markings Generally the inner book is clean & in very good + condition***Over 1kg & may require extra overseas postage***
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- 709
- Title
- History Of The Royal Society, From Its Institution To The End Of The Eighteenth Century
- Author
- Thomson, Thomas
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Robert Baldwin
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1812
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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