Search Results: Titles starting with W from Adam Weinberger Books

1680. WILKINS, John (1614-72). Mathematical Magick: or, The Wonders that may be performed by Mechanical Geometry. In Two Books. Concerning Mechanical Powers [and] Motions. Being one of the most easie, pleasant, useful (and yet most neglected) part of Mathematics, Not before treated of in this Language. London: Printed for Edw. Gellibrand, 1680. 8vo .(170 x 105mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece of the author, dedication "To His Highness the Prince Elector Palatine," engraved illustrations, woodcut diagrams generally lightly browned. Contemporary calf, some small loss to spine, hinges weak and starting to separate but holding. Ref:  Maggs. Bibliotheca mechanica, p.354; Honeyman VII, 3120; Wing W2200 (most references citing the first edition of 1648). John Wilkins' "Mathematical Magick," first published in 1648 and later reissued  here in a second edition, stands as a remarkable piece of early scientific literature that delves into the fascinating world of mechanical inventions and theoretical… Read More

John Parker, West Strand, 1842. First edition. NAPIER, Charles Sir. War in Syria. London: John Parker, West Strand 1842. 8vo., 19 x 12 cm. [xlviii, 300; xii, 333], bound without the advertisements. Full polished calf, spines gilt, small chip to upper hinge spine of volume 2, some slight spine discoloration, hinges very tender and starting to separate. VERY RARE FIRST EDITION of an eye-witness account of the Egyptian-Ottoman War of 1839-1841. Ref: Blackmer 1179 The war and diplomatic crisis that illustrated a pattern of politics by which no major changes would be made in the Middle East unless countenanced by Europe "In 1839, the Ottoman Empire moved to reoccupy lands lost to Muhammad Ali in the First Turko-Egyptian War. The Ottoman Empire invaded Syria, but after suffering a defeat at the Battle of Nezib appeared on the verge of collapse. On 1 July, the Ottoman fleet sailed to Alexandria and surrendered to Muhammad Ali. Britain, Austria and other European nations, rushed to intervene and force Egypt… Read More