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MAYER, Julius Robert (1814-1878). Bemerkungen ber das mechanische Aequivalent der Wrme. Heilbronn und Leipzig: Johann Ulrich Landherr, 1851. 8 o. Original gray printed wrappers. Provenance : Rudolf von Hasslingen (signature on upper cover and ink library stamp in title); Jankok (bookplate). FIRST EDITION. "The personal misfortunes of this genius (including neglect, impugned insanity and attempted suicide) have dulled the brilliance of his contributions to the mechanics of energy convertibility" ( Heralds of Science ). Dibner Heralds of Science 157; Wheeler Gift 1211; Norman 1471. -- Ueber das Santonin. Eine Inaugural-Dissertation... Heilbronn: Maximilian Mller, 1838. 8 o. Self-wrappers. Provenance : Starkenstein (ink stamp on title). FIRST EDITION of Mayer's doctorial thesis. Norman 1469. -- Naturwissenschaftliche Vortrge. Stuttgart: J.G. Cotta, 1871. 8 o. Original printed wrappers, uncut (marginal repairs to wrappers), cloth folding case. Provenance : Professor Arnold (inscribed and signed by Mayer on inner front wrapper). FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY. Norman 1472. (3)