Lot #1076 - Books On Science, Faraday, Rutherford & Maxwell (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 #:1076
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Lot Description:Books On Science, Faraday, Rutherford & Maxwell (4)
[FARADAY] TYNDALL, John. Faraday as a Discoverer. London, Longmans Green, 1868. First edition.2 engraved portraits after photographs, viii,171pp., marbled endpapers and edges, blank endpapers a little foxed, 8vo., contemporary 1/2 calf and cloth boards, slight wear to tips, spine gilt with raised bands and contrasting title label, spine a little rubbed and now stabilised with conservation leather dressing. Gilt crest of a parliamentary library at spine base. No other markings external or internal. A nice copy. A salute to a great scientist's professional career from his former student and distinguished successor; [FARADAY] JONES, Dr. Bence .The Life and Letters of Faraday. London, Longmans Green, 1870. First edition. Two volumes complete.Vol.I : Engraved portrait frontis. (slightly spotted), 4 wood-engraved illustrations, (10),427pp. Vol.II : 4 wood-engraved illustrations, a few text figs., (6),499pp. Marbled endpapers and edges, 8vo., recent 1/2 calf and cloth boards, spine g -
Estimate:A$325 - 450
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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