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THBRUTHERFORTH, T. (Thomas), 1712-1771, A system of natural philosophy
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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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RUTHERFORTH, T. (Thomas), 1712-1771. A system of natural philosophy, being a course of lectures in Mechanics, Optics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy; Which are read in St. Johns College Cambridge, By T. Rutherforth D.D.F.R.S. Chaplain to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. In two volumes. …
Cambridge, Printed by J. Bentham, Printer to the University, For W. Thurlbourn, Bookseller in Cambridge; and sold by J. Beecroft, at the Bible and Crown in Lombard-Street, London. 1748.
2 volumes (1105 pages) folded map, xxxi folder diagrams.
Bound in leather, raised bands, gilt spine title, gilts borders, speckled edges.
H: 10 W: 8 1/2 in.Dimension
Height: 10.00Condition
Good. Front cover of Vol. I partially detached, front free endpaper of Vol. 1 detached, ink stain and tail of Plate IV.
With bookplate on front free endpapers, “Montagu, Earl of Sandwich, Viscount Hinchinbroke,” 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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