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A Plain and Familiar Introduction to the Newtonian Philosophy, In Six Sections. Illustrated by Six Copper-Plates. Designed for the Use of Such Gentlemen and Ladies as Would Acquire a Competent Knowledge of this Science, without Mathematical Learning; And More Especially Those Who Have, or May Attend the Author's Course of Six Lectures and Experiments on these Subjects.
by Benjamin Martin
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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About This Item
Full calf with five raised bands and a faint handwritten title to spine. Complete with six folding plates. Top corner of front fly clipped, as well as to title page affecting the words familiar and introduction (see image). Previous owner's inscription to verso of front fly dated 1864. Minor wear to fore edge of the initial two pages not affecting title page. Some wear to leather on head of spine (see image). A clean copy with no other defacements. Scarce.
5.25 x 8.25 in
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- Bookseller
- William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9107
- Title
- A Plain and Familiar Introduction to the Newtonian Philosophy, In Six Sections. Illustrated by Six Copper-Plates. Designed for the Use of Such Gentlemen and Ladies as Would Acquire a Competent Knowledge of this Science, without Mathematical Learning; And More Especially Those Who Have, or May Attend the Author's Course of Six Lectures and Experiments on these Subjects.
- Author
- Benjamin Martin
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for W. Owen
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1751
- Pages
- [viii] 164 [iv]
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Math, Philosophy, Technology, Physics
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science;
Terms of Sale
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
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About the Seller
William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
Biblio member since 2008
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA
We are a brick & mortar store located between I95 and the Florida Turnpike. We focus on the visual aspects of books and the book as artifact. We have large Art and Graphic Art sections including haute couture magazines but also carry Architecture, Ancient & Classical History, Performing Arts and Books on Books & Antiques. We have a large selection of Antiquarian Books, Antique maps & Antique prints. Hours by chance or appointment.
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- Raised Band(s)
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- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Spine
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- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Fore Edge
- The portion of a book that is opposite the spine. That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a traditional...
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