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THBCODDINGTON, Henry, 1798-1845. A treatise on the reflexion and refraction.
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LiveNov 8, 2025
The Library of Curiosities - Part 2 auction features more 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 including the natural sciences, travel, history, and magic. Gray's Auctioneers info@graysauctioneers.com
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CODDINGTON, Henry, 1798-1845. A treatise on the reflexion and refraction of light, : being part I. of A system of optics, by Henry Coddington.
Cambridge: Printed by J. Smith, Printer to the University; Sold by Simpkin and Marshall, London; and by the principal booksellers at Cambridge., 1829-1830.
2 Volumes. xx, 296, [2] p. ; xii, 72, [2] p., XIII, [2] folded engraved leaves of plates.
Part II has separate t.p. and pagination: A treatise on the eye and on optical instruments.
Bound in ½ black cloth over paper boards, paper spine label.
H: 9 W: 6 in.Dimension
Height: 9.00Width: 6.00Condition
Condition: Good. Partially unopened. Edges bumped and rubbed.
With red ink stamp on front pastedown endpaper of Vol. 2, “J.P. Kearney,” and “Thos. T. Branchi,” in ink on front pastedown endpaper. - 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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