ADAMS, George (1709-1772). Micrographia illustrata. London: printed for the author, 1771.
Fourth edition, abundantly illustrated, of an important work on microscopy. Among the 72 plates are examples of Adams’s own instruments for sale at his shop at the sign of Tycho Brahe’s head, as well as microscopic studies of various animals and other substances. ESTC T53472.
Octavo (211 x 132mm). Folding engraved frontispiece and 71 plates, of which 12 folding, with 14pp. ‘A catalogue of mathematical, philosophical, and optical instruments’ at end (some spotting). Modern burgundy morocco, spine gilt. Provenance: Freeman C.S. Roper (author of Catalogue of works on the microscope [1865]; bookplate) – Copenhagen, Fr. E.L. Hausen (title inscription) – ‘F.B’ (monogram stamp on title).
ADAMS, George (1709-1772). Micrographia illustrata. London: printed for the author, 1771.
Fourth edition, abundantly illustrated, of an important work on microscopy. Among the 72 plates are examples of Adams’s own instruments for sale at his shop at the sign of Tycho Brahe’s head, as well as microscopic studies of various animals and other substances. ESTC T53472.
Octavo (211 x 132mm). Folding engraved frontispiece and 71 plates, of which 12 folding, with 14pp. ‘A catalogue of mathematical, philosophical, and optical instruments’ at end (some spotting). Modern burgundy morocco, spine gilt. Provenance: Freeman C.S. Roper (author of Catalogue of works on the microscope [1865]; bookplate) – Copenhagen, Fr. E.L. Hausen (title inscription) – ‘F.B’ (monogram stamp on title).
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