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Evenings At the Microscope

Evenings At the Microscope

by Philip Henry Gosse

How To Work With the Microscope

How To Work With the Microscope

by Lionel S Beale

Microscopy Books & Ephemera

Rittenhouse Vol. 10 No. 4 (Issue 40): Journal of the American Scientific Instrument Enterprise August 1996

Rittenhouse Vol. 10 No. 4 (Issue 40): Journal of the American Scientific Instrument Enterprise August 1996

by Genuth, Sara Schechner; Deborah Jean Warner (contributors); Deborah Jean Warner (editor)

Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and MA: David & Yola Coffeen and Raymond V. Giordano, 1996. First Edition. Staplebound wraps. Fine. First Edition. Pgs 97-126. 8vo. Wraps. Illustrated. A bright clean copy. Staplebound wraps. ISSUE CONTENTS: Tools of Teaching and Research: John Prince, the Deerfield Academy, and Educational Reform in the Early Republic by SARA SCHECHNER GENUTH. William Wales; An Anglo-American Microscope, Optician by DEBORAH JEAN WARNER. The Rittenhouse Journal of the Scientific Enterprise... Read more about this item
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NZ$47.66
Light-Microscopical Resinography

Light-Microscopical Resinography

by Rochow, Theodore G

Chicago, Illinois: Microscope Publications (Division of McCrone Research Institute), 1983. First Edition. Boards. Near Fine. First Edition. xii, [2], 96, [1] pages. Original green boards with gold stamped titles and just a bit of wear at the corners and head/tail spine panel. Clean and crisp internally. Boards. Volume 47 in the Microscope series by McCrone. Resinography is the study of resins, polymers, and their plastics. This how-to-do-it volume on microscopical resonography is confined to light... Read more about this item
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NZ$85.11
Autograph letter signed to [Jabez] Hogg, discussing microbiology

Autograph letter signed to [Jabez] Hogg, discussing microbiology

by Bastian, Henry

London, 1876. "I Was Able to Obtain Fermentation or Putrefaction with Well Marked Turbidity" Bastian, Henry Charlton (1837-1915). Autograph letter signed to Jabez Hogg (1817-99). [London,] March 6, 1876. 3pp. 114 x 90 mm. Traces of mounting on blank verso of second leaf, but fine otherwise. From Henry Bastian, a physician who made notable contributions to the emerging specialty of clinical neurology, and a pioneer writer on theories of the origin of life; to Jabez Hogg, ophthalmologist, microscopist and... Read more about this item
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NZ$1,276.65
The Microscopic Cabinet of Select Animated Objects; with a description of the Jewel and Doublet Microscope, Test Objects, &c

The Microscopic Cabinet of Select Animated Objects; with a description of the Jewel and Doublet Microscope, Test Objects, &c

by Pritchard, Andrew; McCormick, J.B. and Suzanne (series editors)

Lincolnwood, Illinois: Science Heritage Ltd, 1987. Reprint. Boards. Near Fine. Reprint. [2], [5], 6-246, [2] + 13 leaves of plates (most reproduced in color on coated paper). 8vo. Publisher's green leather(ette). A bright clean copy. Boards. This book contains a facsimile reprint of "The Microscopic Cabinet" by Pritchard (London: 1832). This volume is one of eight books published by Science Heritage, Ltd. in their History of Microscopy Series. The series was intended to make important works in the... Read more about this item
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NZ$56.17
Notes on Microscopical Technique for Zoologists

Notes on Microscopical Technique for Zoologists

by C. F. A. Pantin

6-5: Cambridge. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1946. First Edition. Hardback.
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NZ$14.89
The Microscope. A simple handboek. First edition

The Microscope. A simple handboek. First edition

by BECK, Conrad

London,: R. & J. Beck,, 1921.. 144 pp. 8vo (14 x 21,5 cm.).Original cloth (slightly faded and some clear stains). With 131 illustrations in the text. ¶ Pp. 135-141 is a list of "Price of Instruments and Apparatus described in previous opages (1922).
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NZ$23.40
Heeren Bro's & Co. Illustrated Catalogue of Optical Goods, Watchmakers & Jewelers : Tools, Materials and Supplies, also Price List of American Movements and Cases

Heeren Bro's & Co. Illustrated Catalogue of Optical Goods, Watchmakers & Jewelers : Tools, Materials and Supplies, also Price List of American Movements and Cases

by [ Heeren Bro's & Co ]

[ No. 42 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA ]: Heeren Bro's & Co, 1881. Stiff wraps. Good. [2], [2-blank], [81]-184 pages. 100+ pages total. Oblong 12 x 8 1/2 inches. Stiff printed wrappers over thin black cloth spine. Tipped in at pp 83 is small reduced price list for Prentiss' Patent Vises and small advertising pamphlet for Stephens' Improved Jewelers' Vise. Also laid in is a stiff paper 6 3/4 x 9 1/4 inch Herren Brothers & Co's Test Type for fitting keystone Interchangeable Spectacles and Eye Glasses (to... Read more about this item
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NZ$703.01
Zeiss Mikroskope Und Nebenapparate Ausgabe 1934

Zeiss Mikroskope Und Nebenapparate Ausgabe 1934

by Carl Zeiss Jena

Berlin, Hamburg, Koln, Wien, Brussel, London, NY: Carl Zeiss Jena, 1934. First Edition. Boards. Near Fine/Fair. First Edition. 156 pages. Binding sound, with minor wear. The scarce dust jacket is quite chipped and torn. Boards. An original catalogue in dust jacket from Carl Zeiss Jena covering the range of instruments offered by the firm. In the original German (there were editions published in English as well). Highly illustrated. A great addition for the reference shelf, or for the Zeiss collector.... Read more about this item
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NZ$178.73
Exploring the World with the Microsocope

Exploring the World with the Microsocope

by RICHARDS, O.W. & A.C. GILBERT

New York,: Gilbert Company,, 1938.. 112, [iv] pp. Small 8vo (13 x 17 cm.). Original coloured wrappers. With numerous illustrations. ¶ The instruction manual for one of Gilbert's most popular sets.
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NZ$46.78
Les Ultramicroscopes et les objets Ultramicroscopiques

Les Ultramicroscopes et les objets Ultramicroscopiques

by COTTON, A. & H. MOUTON

Paris,: Masson & Cie.,, 1906.. [iv], 232 pp. 8vo (15,5 x 22,5 cm.). Contemporary red cloth, spine gilt lettered on black morocco label. With some text illustrations.
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NZ$53.80
Introduction to Crystal Optics

Introduction to Crystal Optics

by Marshall, C E

York: Cooke, Troughton & Simms Ltd. G : in good condition without dust jacket. 1953. First Edition. Blue hardback cloth cover. 240mm x 160mm (9" x 6"). 133pp. B/W illustrations. .
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NZ$20.44
The Illustrated Annual of Microscopy. 1898

The Illustrated Annual of Microscopy. 1898

by Editor

London: Percy Lund, Humphries & Co., Ltd. G : in Good condition with protective card cover. Cover rubbed. Light scattered browning. 1898. First Edition. Brown board cover. 240mm x 180mm (9" x 7"). 164pp, + ads. B/w illustrations and colour plate. .
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NZ$114.99
Cumulative Index to the Quekett Journals of Microscopy, Volumes 1 to 36, 1868-1992

Cumulative Index to the Quekett Journals of Microscopy, Volumes 1 to 36, 1868-1992

by Newstead, Michael J.; Bracegirdle, Brian (Foreword)

Cowley, Oxford: Quekett Microscopical Club, 1994. First Edition. Boards. Near Fine. First Edition. ix, [1], 243, [1] pages 8vo. Publisher's blue printed boards. A clean bright copy. No dust jacket as issued. Boards. Includes a cumulative index, and five appendices (Presidents of the Quekett Microscopical Club 1865-1992; Honorary Members of the Quekett Microscopical Club 1865-1992, with dates of Election; Publication History of the Journal; Obituary Notices; and Books Reviewed or Noticed). A massive... Read more about this item
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NZ$66.39
The Microscope - An Introduction to Microscopic Methods and to Histology ... 11th edition

The Microscope - An Introduction to Microscopic Methods and to Histology ... 11th edition

by Gage, Simon Henry

Ithaca, New York: Comstock Publishing Company, 1911. Cloth. Good. 359 + xvi pp., 6-1/4" x 9-1/2" 8vo. Publisher's red cloth with silver titling on front panel. Previous owner initials inked on front cover, signature on front flyleaf. Sticker on front flyleaf. While the textblock is sound, this copy has been well used. Hinges are weak with cords and linen showing. Previous attempts to tape the hinges left staining. Penciled notations on endpapers. The pastedowns have a useful printing of metric system... Read more about this item
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NZ$74.90
A Treatise on the Construction, Proper Use, and Capabilities of Smith, Beck, and Beck's Achromatic Microscopes

A Treatise on the Construction, Proper Use, and Capabilities of Smith, Beck, and Beck's Achromatic Microscopes

by Beck, Richard; McCormick, J.B. and Suzanne (series editors)

Lincolnwood, Illinois: Science Heritage Ltd, 1987. Reprint. Boards. Near Fine. Reprint. [2], viii, 144 pages + XXVII plates with descriptions (not paginated). 8vo. Publisher's green leather(ette). A bright clean copy. Upper corners bumped. Boards. This book contains a facsimile reprint of this work published in 1865 (London: John Van Voorst). With original copies getting very expensive, this facsimile is very useful for those who collect / use early instruments. The plates in the rear are particularly... Read more about this item
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NZ$74.90
The Microscope Made Easy [1769] WITH Pocket Microscopes [1706]

The Microscope Made Easy [1769] WITH Pocket Microscopes [1706]

by Baker, Henry; Wilson, James; McCormick, J.B. and Suzanne (series editors)

Lincolnwood, Illinois: Science Heritage Ltd, 1987. Reprint. Boards. Near Fine. Reprint. [4], [2], [i]-xvi, 324 pages + [2-blank], [2], 6 pages + two leaf plate. 8vo. Publisher's green leather(ette). A bright clean copy. Boards. This book contains a facsimile reprint of "The Microscope Made Easy," fifth edition, (Henry Baker, 1769) plus the 6 page work "Pocket Microscopes" (James Wilson 1706). This volume is one of eight books published by Science Heritage, Ltd. in their History of Microscopy Series.... Read more about this item
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NZ$178.73
Transmitted Polarised Light Microscopy [ Polarized ]

Transmitted Polarised Light Microscopy [ Polarized ]

by Viney, Christopher

Chicago, Illinois: McCrone Research Institute, 1990. First Edition. Boards. Near Fine. First Edition. v, 180 pages. Original crimson boards. A bright clean copy. Boards. Volume 20 in the Microscope series by McCrone. Chapters include Polarised Light and Equipment for Microscopy, Optical Anisotropy, The Propagation of Polarised Light Through Single-Domain Birefringent Speciments, The Propagation of Polarised Light Through Superimposed Birefringent Domains, Microscopical Observations on Inorganic Single... Read more about this item
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NZ$115.75
The BILLINGS MICROSCOPE COLLECTION of the Medical Museum Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

The BILLINGS MICROSCOPE COLLECTION of the Medical Museum Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

by Hansen, Colonel James L ; Schrader, Captain William A. Jr. ; Cowan, Colonel William R., Henderson, Colonel Joshua E. ; Richards, Oscar W. ; Purtle, Helen R.; Ey, John A. Jr

Washington, D. C.: American Forces Institute of Pathology, 1974. First printing. Wraps. Good. First printing. [2], [1]-xx, [2], 244 pages. 7 7/8 inches by 10 1/4 inches. Softcover wrappers (softcover). Marbled grey printed background with green border, lettering, and microscope illustration. The first printing of the second and best edition. 475 figures, mostly black and white photos of instruments. Page edges spotted, previous owner bookplate on front flyleaf. A sound working copy. Wraps. One of the... Read more about this item
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NZ$56.17
ROW Optik Rathenow Kleinbildkamera-Mikroskop "Mikrophot

ROW Optik Rathenow Kleinbildkamera-Mikroskop "Mikrophot

by [Rathenower Optische Werke]

Rathenow: Rathenower Optische Werke, 1952. Wraps. Good. 8 pages self wrappers. Disbound, spine taped. 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches. Pictorial wrappers. Nicely illustrated. Text in German. Wraps. Details their microscope with a built in camera cassette. Title translation in English: "ROW Optik Rathenow 35mm camera microscope "Mikrophot"
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NZ$74.90
Microscopy The Construction, Theory and Use of the Miscroscope

Microscopy The Construction, Theory and Use of the Miscroscope

by Edmund J. Spitta

6-5: John Murray. Fair with no dust jacket. 1909. Second Edition. Hardback. B&W Illustrations .
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NZ$63.86
Die Optischen Instrumente der Firma R. Fuess deren Beschreibung, Justierung und Anwendgung ... mit 233 Holzschnitten im Text und 3 Lichtdrucktafeln

Die Optischen Instrumente der Firma R. Fuess deren Beschreibung, Justierung und Anwendgung ... mit 233 Holzschnitten im Text und 3 Lichtdrucktafeln

by Leiss, C. ; [Fuess]

Leipzig [but California]: Verlag von Wilhelm Engelmann [but The Gemmary], 1988. Later printing. Cloth. Near Fine. Later printing. XIV, 397, [1] + three plates. 8vo. Publisher's blue cloth gilt. A bright clean copy. Text in German. A facsimile edition, with the plates NOT collotypes. Woodcuts are clear and well reproduced as are the plates. Cloth. Google title translation (into English): "The optical instruments from firm R. Fuess their description, adjustment and application ... with 233 woodcuts in... Read more about this item
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NZ$141.28
ROW Optik Rathenow Arbeits und Forschungsmikroskope

ROW Optik Rathenow Arbeits und Forschungsmikroskope

by [Rathenower Optische Werke]

Rathenow: Rathenower Optische Werke, 1952. Wraps. Good. 12 pages plus wrappers. Disbound. 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches. Pictorial wrappers. Staples removed so pages are loose. Nicely illustrated. Text in German. Front cover with printed "ROW 30-100-1", rear with "Q/V/4/59-2 (ZL1-160-352) Druckerei Fortschritt Erfurt" (presumably printing codes indicating where and by whom printed). Wraps. Rough english translation of title: "ROW Optik Rathenow working and research microscopes
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NZ$74.90
Rittenhouse Vol. 4 No. 1 (Issue 13): Journal of the American Scientific Instrument Enterprise Nov 1989

Rittenhouse Vol. 4 No. 1 (Issue 13): Journal of the American Scientific Instrument Enterprise Nov 1989

by Kidwell, Peggy A (Aldrich); Paul L. Ferraglio; Dale R. Beeks; A. James Hill; Deborah Jean Warner; Francis E. Griggs, Jr. (contributors); Deborah Jean Warner (editor)

Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and MA: David & Yola Coffeen and Raymond V. Giordano, 1989. First Edition. Staplebound wraps. Near Fine. First Edition. Pgs 1-32. 8vo. Wraps. Illustrated. A bright clean copy. Staplebound wraps. ISSUE CONTENTS: Elizur Wright's Arithmeter. An Early American Spiral Slide Rule by PEGGY A (Aldrich) KIDWELL. The Microscopes of Charles Fasoldt by PAUL L. FERRAGLIO. The Straight-Line / Nadir Instrument of the Dorchester Bay Tunnel Project by DALE R. BEEKS and A. JAMES HILL.... Read more about this item
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NZ$56.17
Milestones

Milestones

by Watson

London: W Watson & Sons, Ltd. G: in Good condition without dust jacket as issued. Cover rubbed and marked. 1951. First Edition. Softback card cover. 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"). 24pp. Colour frontis and b/w illustrations. Concerns the activities of the firm from 1837 to 1851. .
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NZ$26.83
Microscopes From the Frank Collection 1800-1860 Illustrating the development of the achromatic instrument

Microscopes From the Frank Collection 1800-1860 Illustrating the development of the achromatic instrument

by Nuttall, R. H

Jersey, Channel Islands: A. Frank, 1979. First Edition. Wraps. Near Fine. First Edition. 64 pp., 11-3/4 by 8 1/4 inches. Tan printed cover. Wraps. An illustrated catalogue with chapter on the instrument trade and the history of the microscope. 59 individual instrument listings, profusely illustrated, good bibliography in rear. "January 1980 will be the 150th anniversary of an historic paper which was present by Joseph Jackson Lister to the Royal Society of London. The paper, 'On Some Properties in... Read more about this item
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NZ$56.17
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