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THBHILL, John, 1714?-1775. The Construction of Timber, from its Early Growth.
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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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HILL, John, 1714?-1775. The Construction of Timber, from its Early Growth : explained by the microscope, and proved from experiments, in a great variety of kinds: in five books. On the parts of trees ; their vessels ; and their encrease by growth: and on the disposition of those parts in various kinds ; and the particularities in their vessels. With figures of their various appearances ; of the instrument for cutting them ; and of the microscope thro' which they were viewed, by John Hill, M.D. Member of the Imperial Academy.
London : Printed for the author ; and sold by R. Baldwin, in Pater-Noster-Row ; J. Ridley, in St. James's Street ; J. Nourse, T. Becket, P. Elmsly, J. Campbell, in the Strand ; and T. Davies, in Russel-Street, Covent-Garden., M. DCC. LXX [1770].
170, [10] pages, 43 leaves of numbered plates, 1 numbered folded plate (two numbered 33); 44 total plates.
Bound in ¾ leather, raised bands, marbled boards, title in ink on spine.
H: 8 W: 5 1/4 in.Dimension
Height: 8.00Condition
Condition: Fair. Corners and covers soiled, rubbed, and bumped.
With “Charles R. Mapp / Cheltenham,” in purple ink on front free endpapers. - 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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