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1877ref. 19034Paris: Bureaux du Journal 1877 - 1885. First Edition. Contemporary half leather and marbled paper. Very good; some modest chafing; occasional marginal notes. 8vo I - 4 368 pp. 3 plates; II - 3 - 524 12 pp.5 plates; III - 4 3 - 548 2 pp. 11 plates; V - 3 - 516 pp. 22 plates; VI - 4 3 - 646 pp. 17 plates including a mounted full-page albumen print of Pelletan's 'Continental' microscope - a 'class A' instrument of his own design selling for 600 Francs; VII - 4 3 - 666 pp. 6 plates; IX - 4. 1 - 534 pp. 5 plates plate 1 not bound in - as with other located copies. The asterisk indicating confused numbering of the plates but all are present. A run of an important journal in its formative years. The contents pages read like a who's who of nineteenth century microscopists writing on all matter of observations equipment lenses improvements and observations e.g. vol. 9 contains a number of articles and illustrations on penicillin ferments. The text is illustrated throughout. Bureaux du Journal hardcover books
1912ref. 5142Munich: Deutschen Museums 1912. First Edition. Contemporary cloth. A fine copy. Folio. Frontispiece and 7 plates. Reichenbach was known as an inventor and designer of astronomical instruments and an engineer. He spent some time in England in the early 1790s where he met Boulton Watt and Ramsden. He returned to Germany and was commissioned an officer in the Bavarian army engineering corps. By 1805 he was engaged in the construction of high quality instruments at his own works in Munich where he employed Fraunhofer. This was the beginning of the modern era in German instrument making that resulted in devices of unprecedented power and precision. His workshops became national training centers. German technical excellence in the 19th century is a direct result of Reichenbach's intiative. The book offered here is a scientific biography that covers the development of his instrument designs and engineering projects e.g. his cast iron tube construction of bridges. A superb reference. DSB XI 354 - 355. Deutschen Museums hardcover books
1828ref. 1018London: R Taylor 1828. OFFPRINT. Original plain blue wrappers. Very good. 4to 2 - title page 257 - 289 paginated 1 - blank pp. 2 steel engraved plates. This a separately issued offprint retaining the original pagination. Kater was a member of the Royal Engineers. He devised and built a number of geodetic instruments for the accurate determination of the longitude and acceleration of gravity see Turner. But his most important contribution to scientific instrumentation is the device described in this offprint. The collimator permitted the alignment of a telescope attached to a circle in any position of the instrument with negligible error. See Lenzen & Multhauf on Kater's instruments. R Taylor unknown books
1747ref. 24065London: T Heath Mathematical Instrument-maker . 1747. First Edition. Full contemporary half leather. Very good; binding rubbed; some rumpling to the extreme fore-edge of the folded plates. 8vo xxiii 1 - errata 1 - 107 1 - blank pp. 6 plates and a folding frontispiece illustrating the contents of the case of instruments. An early book explaining the use of the cased instruments. The author also provides a notable if truncated history of mathematical instruments of all sorts and a handlist of published works on the subject from the 16th century. Uncommon. See Clifton p. 131 for Thomas Heath. T Heath, Mathematical Instrument-maker .... hardcover books
1858ref. 115827Morel 1858 Paris, A. Morel, 6 volumes, 1858 (noté 1865 sur le premier plat)-1871-1872-1873-1874-1875, demi-chagrin marron à coins, environ 27x17 cm, tranches supérieures dorées, premiers plats d'origine conservés, illustré de nombreuses figures dont 109 planches (il manque la planche 8 du tome 5). Dos insolés, des frottements d'usage sur les reliures et coins un peu émoussés, quelques rousseurs.
ref. 7138traduits nouvellement en françois suivant la vérité du texte grec, avec un mélange de paragraphes d’éclaircissement es lieux plus obscurs et la clef de cette doctrine par le moyen de la circulation du sang & d’autres nouvelles découvertes de ce siècle en anatomie et chymie. Ouvre nécessaire aux médecins, chirurgiens & apoticaires,& utile à plusieurs autres sortes de personnes,curieuses et sçavantes comme l’avis au lecteur le montre amplement.In 12 plein cuir fauve raciné à nerfs, titre et caissons dorés, tire, XXXIV, 316 pages, tranches jaspées.A Lyon chez Pierre Compagnon & Robert Taillandier 1684.Une pâle mouillure en partie inférieure,sans gravité,pratiquement à tout le volume.Complet du sommaire des sentimens de L. Meyssonnier, extraits des œuvres sur les comètes de 1664 à 1665 dont les effets dureront dix neuf ans,& le moyen de remédier aux maladies qui en peuvent provenir.
1771ref. EYL-286Paris, Chez Hérissant, 1771. 3 vol. in 12 de XLVI p., 1 f. (errata, avis au relieur), 432 p. ; 2 ff., 531 p. + une planche dépliante et 2 ff., 474 p., 2 ff. + 8 planches dépliantes (instruments et machines). Veau fauve marbré de l’époque, dos à nerfs ornés de fleurons dorés, menus épidermures sur les dos effaçant en partie les pièces de tomaisons, pièce de titre de maroquin rouge, coiffes sup. avec frottements, quelques feuillets brunis, mouillures claires angulaires sur les planches du tome 3, coins émoussés. Bon exemplaire.
ref. 13071In 4 demi -cuir fauve, titre roulette, filets, fers, dorés. Titre et suit de 54 planches gravées, dont deux doubles planches 27 et 42. A. Paris chez H. AGASSE imprimeur libraire r1802An X de la République Française. (Charnière coupée sur 13cm, coiffe inférieure et cuir en pied, manquants) très bon état intérieur. Complet des 52 planches. ,
1881ref. 4809West Troy: A & A F Spitzli Publishers 1881. First Edition. Original publisher's decorated cloth. Near Fine. 8vo I - 182 2 1 - 70 2 - contents pp.; II - Frontispiece 3 - 5 6 - 118 12 - adverts pp. The text is illus. throughout. Two books bound as one but clearly meant to be issued together. The first book is an extremely useful encyclopaedia of all terms used in or related to the textile trade in the 19th century. There are detailed explanations of manufacturing terms types of cloth and material weaving design etc. Accompanying this is a separately paginated trade catalogue of instruments related to the sciences technical drawing instruments microscopy and items generally used in the design and manufacture of fabrics. It is a very unusual combination of goods. Absent from Romaine. A & A F Spitzli Publishers hardcover books
1847XX-652-[2] pages, nombreuses figures dans le texte demi-veau fauve, pièce de titre noire 1847, 1847, in-8, XX-652-[2] pages, nombreuses figures dans le texte, demi-veau fauve, pièce de titre noire, Seconde édition, augmentée, de cet ouvrage rare de chimie analytique appliquée aux champs de la minéralogie et de la métallurgie, paru pour la première fois en 1834. L'auteur y décrit l'emploi et l'usage du chalumeau, dont il reproduit son exemplaire personnel en figure 1. Carl Friedrich Plattner (1800-1858) fut professeur de métallurgie à la Bergakademie de Freiberg. Son traité sur le chalumeau fut traduit dans plusieurs langues. DSB XI, p. 33-34
ref. 15053Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1903-1904 ; in-8 ; bradel demi-percaline ocre foncé, pièce de titre de maroquin rouge à grain long (reliure de l'époque) ; VI, 264 pp., (1) f. d'errata, (1) f. blanc, 138 figures ; (4), 307 pp., 3 cartes hors-texte, 159 figures.
194298 pages. Features; Interesting Canadian Pratt & Whitney photo ad inside front cover shows dozens of damaged propeller blades which will be repaired in Longueuil; Nice ad for the Bell Airacobra; Nice Dowty ad shows man standing beside huge tire/levered suspension; Snap-On Tools ad mentions Trans-Canada Airlines; Lockheed ad shows their Lightning shooting a Nazi plane; Great Canadian General Electric Aircraft Instruments ad for Canadian Bombers has great photos; Sweet two-page photo ad for "Avro-Ansons" by De Havilland; Nice Jacobs Engines ad; This is the Red Air Fleet - a verbal and pictorial blueprint of Russia's air power; Builders of Air Power - a brief sketch of the Air Council which is the Air Training Plan's Board of Directors; Aircraft Carriers in the Atlantic; Glider Training for Canada - the story of De Havilland's glider club, the glider they are building, and the training technique they will employ; Aircraft controls - an interesting description of engine and flight controls in general and of the Anson and Bolingbroke control boxes in particular; Astral Aircraft Navigation - the first article in a series; Canadian Aircraft Production; Nice colour ad for Wright engines with air transport theme; Great full-page colour-illustrated ad for Player's cigarettes shows a deptch charge exploding behind a Canadian destroyer; Interesting article on the replacement of low alloy steel and plywood for aluminum in advanced trainers; Manufacturing Propeller Hubs; Photo ad for Black & Decker portable electric tools; Brewster ad; Plane Builder William A. McGuire passes - article with photo; Interesting photo ad for Gleeson & Leahey of Ottawa who recycle oil; Canadian Car & Foundry photo ad for their propellers; Nice ad for Eclipse Aviation shows their North American advanced trainer; Photos of Pilot officer N.D.R. Dick of Cenora, Sask., Sgt. Pilot G.D. Robertson, Toronto, and Sgt. Pilot O.F. Pickell; Intava ad on back cover mentions T.C.A.; Index of advertisers; and much more. Somewhat above-average external wear. Unmarked. Chips from backstrip. A worthy vintage copy. Magazine
1892ref. 105261BBLeipzig, Selbstverlag, (1892). Quer-4°. Titel u. 16 Farbtafeln in Photolithographie. Winrote Orig.-Samt-Flügelmappe mit farb. Deckelbild und Messing-Eckbeschlägen in Orig.-Pappschuber.
ref. 1786P., Méquignon, 1782; 2 parties reliées un volume in 8 relié en demi-basane, dos orné de filets (reliure de l'époque), (coiffe érasée, coins émoussés), 1 PLANCHE DEPLIANTE représentant le jardin royal, 1 PORTRAIT, 1 FRONTISPICE, 917pp., 61 planches gravées REPRESENTANT DES INSTRUMENTS DE CHIRURGIE, nombreux bois gravés dans le texte
1905ref. 21058ca1920 / ca1905. Original manufacturer's fitted boxes. Near Fine. Two Planimeters in their original velvet and satin lined boxes. The Willis instrument retains its original 8 pp. instructional pamphlet. Planimeters are designed to find the area of a figure profiles plans sections indicator diagrams drawn to any scale on a plane surface by simple mechanical operation. The area is computed by tracing the outline of figure the maximum was a figure of 22 inches in diameter for this size instrument with the tracing point and reading out the result on a graduated measuring wheel; the scale on this device will read out to hundredths of a square inch. It is based on a design by the Swiss mathematician Jacob Amsler in 1856 who licensed it to Keuffel & Esser. The K & E instrument offered here has their catalog identification number 4211. The Willis design uses somewhat different construction and a novel readout design that purports to enhance accuracy because its tracing arm is able to move in a uniform "frictionless" precise manner without regard to the paper or surface quality. The readout can be changed to any of six scales provided with the mechanism. The last patent date cited is 1901 with an instrument serial number 5592. See Zoller Instruments and Methods . SIS Bulletin v. 75 2002 pp. 11-17. unknown books
1765ref. 1382Paris, Chez Laur.-Ch. D'Houry, 1765. 2 volumes, COMPLET. Reliure en demi-basane havane, dos à cinq nerfs, files à froid sur les plats, papier marbré, tranches rouges [Reliures modernes]. lxj (1 p.)-618 pp. ; xviij-869 pp. (pagination continue entre les deux volumes). Nouvelle édition augmentée de beaucoup de remarques intéressantes, & mise en meilleur ordre, avec Figures en taille-douce.Ouvrage orné de 8 planches gravées hors-texte, dont 7 dans le volume 1 (la planche 5 est en très grande partie manquante, il n'en reste presque rien, et la planche 7 comporte un petit manque) et 1 dans le second volume, ainsi que de bandeaux et culs-de-lampe gravés.
2004Book is in excellent condition except for cracked spine: a common problem with oversize paperbacks on heavy paper. Binding is still intact with all pages attached, but may come loose. Covers have sharp corners, exterior shows very light shelfwear only; text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 294 pages, Dual language in Greek and English. Contents include: Music and dance in prehistoric Greece, Gods and mythical figures associated with music, Myth and reality in ancient Greek music, Hymning the gods, music in the public life of the ancient Greeks, Education and the art of music, Music in the private life of the ancient Greeks, A tiny stage for the Muses: representations of music and dance on coins, Instruments and notation, On dances. The last 2/3rds of the book is a 139 item catalogue of mosaics, figues, statues, reliefs, fragments, pottery, etc. depicting the subject.
1809ref. 5742P., Nicolle, 1809, un volume in 8 relié en cartonnage bradel rose (reliure de l'époque) (légèrement frottée), 16pp., 269pp., 6pp., (1)
1922ref. 1096411922 A Vienne, Chez Henri Martin, Imprimeur-Editeur - 1922 - In-12 (12,5 x 19cm environ), broché - 141 pages - Ouvrage rare - Envoi de l'auteur en page de titre, adressé à Monsieur et Madame Chaix (probablement Antonin Chaix)
ref. 92740A Paris, chez Durand, Neveu, Libraire, 1784, 3 volumes in-12 de 175x100 mm environ, T. I : xxiv-508 pages avec 13 planches hors-texte - T. II : 552 pages avec 23 planches hors-texte - T. III : 528 pages avec 20 planches hors-texte. Complet des 56 planches hors-texte. Plein veau marbré fauve, dos à nerfs portant titres et tomaisons dorés, filet doré sur les coupes, tranches rouges, gardes marbrées. 3 coiffes abimées, un accroc sur le dernier plat et le dos du tome I, quelques rousseurs, bordures de la planche 9 du tome II fendillées.
1912ref. 60283New Orleans LA: The McDermott Surgical Instrument Co. Ltd. 736-738 Poydras St. ca. 1912. Tall 8vo. 2 576 xvi pp. “Section G” printed on coated paper stock. With well over 1500 photographic and woodcut-engraved text illustrations throughout. Dark green publisher’s cloth Arts & Crafts decoration front cover black lettering front cover & spine minor scuffing edgewear minor bumping to corners inner hinges starting still VG- sound copy. Second edition stated revised & updated of this surprisingly scarce Louisiana medical supply company’s offerings in the Progressive Era. This catalogue includes a remarkable range of early 20th-Century medical equipment ranging from microscopes fitted with new electric arc lamp to electric centrifuges for testing hypodermic syringes antitoxine syringes anaesthetic equipment electrical illuminating apparatus electro-therapeutic wall cabins X-Ray machines portable radiographic Scheidel cases and much more. The McDermott Surgical Instrument Co. Ltd. was owned and directed by T.C. Hills 1867-1930 and Edwin J. Sack initially on Charles Street specializing in surgical instruments artificial limbs trusses medical equipment and more. Founded originally at the end of the 19th-Century and specializing in artificial limbs and trusses by 1910 the company had substantially expanded and moved to 736-738 Poydras St. expanding their offerings and their reach. Worldcat does locate over 10 locations for this catalogue however the collation is often not matching and the dating incorrect. The McDermott Surgical Instrument Co., Ltd., 736-738 Poydras St., hardcover
1916ref. 58803Boston: L.E. Knott Apparatus Co. 1916. 4to. 8 507 1 pp. Four pp. frontisp. insert announcing new building in Cambridge with over 1000 text illustrations diagrams woodcut engravings. Brick-red publisher’s cloth black lettering & company logo on front cover minor bumping to corners minor sunning to spine edgewear some minor soiling toning to endpapers still VG copy w/ publisher’s notice mounted front pastedown. First edition of this uncommon and one of the most expansive scientific instrument catalogues ever issued by the famed New England company. The Knott company organized under this name in 1895 targeted universities high schools laboratories manufacturers and inventors across the World. Along with surveying navigation and mathematical instruments they also sold water turbines Bell glasses demonstration jars orreries lantern slides solar calculators 3-dimensional geography models and electrical equipment. Functioning and sectional model steam engines were available colour apparatus dynamos and so much more could all be ordered. Worldcat locates 5 copies Temple Getty U of Cincinnati U of N. TX Am. Inst. Physics. L.E. Knott Apparatus Co., hardcover
1954Ex-library book with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind -- grease free. Huge oblong book, unpaginated but must be 600 pages in Frankensteinian binding with metal hinges and boards 3/8ths of an inch thick (10 mm). Covers Lucas parts & equipment repair & service guidelines in the first section for Batteries, Control Box, Dynamos, Horns, Ignition Equip., Lamps, Starters, Test Procedure, ( tools and instruments), Trafficators, Windscreen wipers, Misc. The remaining 3/4's of the book contains wiring diagrams, spec sheets and test data for the following models, each having their own page with full size wiring diagram, spec sheet, bulb table and key to cable colours: Allard, (1946, 47 & 48) Allard Sports 1951, A.C. 1947 , 48, 50, (16 h.p.) 51, 52, 53, Alvis 1946 -- '51, Armstong-Siddeley, 16 h.p. 1945 & '46, 1948, Whitley Saloon, 2.3 litre, 1950, 18 h.p. Limousine 1951, Austin 8 h.p. 1945 & '46, '47, 10 h.p. '45 -- '47, 12 h.p. '47, 16 h.p. '46 - '47, A40 '47 -- '50, A40 Devon & Dorset '51, '52, A70 '49, A40 Somerset '52 & '53, A70 Hereford '51 & '52, A90 '49, A125 Sheerline '49, 120 princess 1948 -'49, A135 princess '49, Aston Martin 2 L Sports & Tourer '50, 2.5 L Sports Saloon, DBII '51 & '52. That takes care of the "A's" Same detail and layout for the following manufacturers for the following years: Bristol '49 -- '53, Daimler '46 -- '52, Ford '45 -- '49, Healey '46 -- '52, Hillman '45 -- '52, Humber '45 -- '50, H.R.G. '46 -- '49, Jaguar'45 -- '52) Jowett '47 -- '52, Lanchester '45 & '46, Lea Francis '49 -- '52, LLoyd '48, M.G. '45 -- '50, Morgan '49 -- '52, Morris '45 -- '51, Nuffield '49 -- '51, Paramount 1951, Riley '46 -- '52, Rover '46 -- '53, Standard '46 -- '50, Singer '45 -- 52, Standard '51 & '52, Sunbeam - Talbot '48 -- '50, Triumph '46 -- '52, Vauxhall '48 -- '50, Wolseley '45 -- ' 52. First page is hanging by a thread, some pages are chipped at edges, some have small tears at edges, nothing to obscure the text and nearly all are in very good condition. Book lays open with zero stress on hinge. This large, heavy book will require extra charges for international transportation.
1772ref. 37112London 1772. 235 x 168 mm. On laid paper with "No. V" printed at lower left. A female singer holds an open music book on her lap entitled "Pastorale by Musolini." A Signor Mussolini is recorded as a singer and mandolin player making his first public appearance at Covent Garden on 27 April 1773 "playing a concerto on the double mandolin and royal guitar and accompanying a young gentlewoman in song." Highfill et al. Vol. 10 p. 407. unknown
