TREATISE ON LIGHT; In which are explained the causes of that which occurs in reflexion, & in refraction, and particularly in the strange refraction of Iceland crystal..
by HUYGENS, Christiaan
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About This Item
Chicago: University of Chicago. 8vo, pp. 128, plus index. With diagrams. Blue cloth. Cover little faded, edges little soiled, o/w a VG tight copy. A modern version of the 1678 treatise.
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- Bookseller
- Second Life Books Inc (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 47142
- Title
- TREATISE ON LIGHT; In which are explained the causes of that which occurs in reflexion, & in refraction, and particularly in the strange refraction of Iceland crystal..
- Author
- HUYGENS, Christiaan
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- University of Chicago
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
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Second Life Books Inc
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Lanesborough, Massachusetts
About Second Life Books Inc
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- O/W
- An abbreviation for otherwise
- VG
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- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Edges
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- Cloth
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