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THBADAMS, George (1750-1795). Lectures on Natural and Experimental Philosophy.
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LiveJul 30, 2025
Our Library of Curiosities auction features selections from the collection of John A Davidson Jr., a life long collector of rare books. John was extraordinarily interested in a wide array of subjects from the beginning of publishing through the twentieth century. Gray's Auctioneers info@graysauctioneers.com
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- Lot Description
ADAMS, George (1750-1795). Lectures on Natural and Experimental Philosophy. First Edition.
London: Printed by R. Hindmarsh, printer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Old Bailey; sold by the author, No. 60, Fleet-Street, 1794.
Lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, considered in its present state of improvement: describing, in a familiar and easy manner, the principal phenomena of nature; and shewing, that they all co-operate in displaying the goodness, wisdom, and power of God / by George Adams ...; in five volumes, the fifth volume consisting of the plates and index.
5 Volumes; illustrated with folded plates. Plates bound separately in Vol. 5. Complete with all plates in vol. 5 and the frontis in vol.1.
Bound in mottled leather with gilt borders, red and black leather spine labels, title and volume in gilt, marbled endpapers.
H: 8 1/4 W: 5 1/4 in.
The Earl of Ilchester's bookplate, with motto 'faire sans dire' ('to do without speaking') to front pastedown. With pencil notations on verso of front free endpapers.
ESTC, 88417.Condition
Very Good. Vol. 5 with folding plates somewhat splayed. Plates with some extra folds, all in Good to Very Good condition.
- Provenance
From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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