Lot #1022 - Books On Science (4)
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Auction House:Davidson Auctions
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Sale Name:Estate & Collector
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Sale Date:02 Aug 2014 ~ 10am: Part 1 - Various Collections - Lots 1 - 522
02 Aug 2014 ~ 2.30pm: Part 2 - The David Spode Collection - Lots 601 - 1326 -
Lot #:1022
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Lot Description:Books On Science (4)
JAMIESON, Alexander, A Dictionary of Mechanical Science, Arts, Manufactures, and Miscellaneous Knowledge. Sixth Edition, London, Henry Fisher, 1829. Two volumes complete, 70 engraved plates and maps [of 71], most plates with some marginal foxing, some hundreds of wood engraved text illustrations, iv,544,(2),545-1066,(2)pp. in 2 volumes, 4to., contemporary marbled calf gilt, joints just cracking but very firm; BROWN, Robert, Science for All, London, Cassell Petter & Galpin, n.d. [1877-82]. Volumes 1 to 4, of an eventual 5 volumes, Each of the 4 volumes has 384pp.with a chromolitho frontispiece and numerous wood-engraved illustrations, some foxing to prelims and fore edges otherwise crisp and clean, 4to., brown cloth with pictorial design in gold and black. The bindings are bright and unworn; URE, Andrew, A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines. Containing a clear exposition of their principles and practice. Third Edition, corrected. (3 vols), London, Longman Brown, 1843, 12 -
Estimate:A$350 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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