Some considerations touching the usefulnesse of experimental naturall philosophy, Propos’d in a familiar discourse to a friend, by way of invitation to the study of it, by the Honorable Robert Boyle Esq; fellow of the Royal Society Author: Boyle, Robert Place Published: London Publisher: Printed by Hen. Hall printer to the University, for Ric. Davis Date Published: 1664 Description: 2 parts in 1. [16], 120, 123-126, [4]; 184, 193-376, 387-416, [18] pp. Woodcut headpieces & initials. (4to) 19.5x15.3 cm (7¾x6"), period calf with covers double-ruled in blind, floral cornerpieces, raised spine bands, morocco lettering piece. Second Edition, Fulton's "A" issue. Significant work by the 17th century Anglo-Irish chemist, physicist, alchemist and inventor, regarded as one of the founders of modern chemistry, and a pioneer of modern experimental scientific method. Fulton notes that the present work "shows a most surprising knowledge of natural history, medicine, physics and chemistry, in many respects far in advance of his age, and it is of special importance for its comments on medicine..." Edition statement on title page, "A Second Edition [since the first Published June 1663.]" The 1663 first edition was printed in a very small number and published anonymously. This is one of two issues of the second edition dated 1664, but the only one published that year, the other believed not to have been printed until 1671. This earlier issue has a comma after "naturall philosophy" in the title, whereas the 1671 variant has "natural philosophy" followed by a full stop. Fulton 51; Madan 2655; Wing B4030A. Early ink notation in top margin of title page "This Vol. contains not all on the subject by 300 pages & upwards," along with initials "A.M." With occasional neat ink or pencil annotations in the margins in an early hand , also to most of blank page [300]. Armorial bookplate of Sr. Rd. Bempde Johnstone. Lot Amendments With occasional neat ink (and a few pencil) annotations in the margins in an early hand, also to most of blank page [300]. Condition: Modest wear to spine and extremities, chip to spine head front joint starting to split at top; very good or better. Item#: 359892
Some considerations touching the usefulnesse of experimental naturall philosophy, Propos’d in a familiar discourse to a friend, by way of invitation to the study of it, by the Honorable Robert Boyle Esq; fellow of the Royal Society Author: Boyle, Robert Place Published: London Publisher: Printed by Hen. Hall printer to the University, for Ric. Davis Date Published: 1664 Description: 2 parts in 1. [16], 120, 123-126, [4]; 184, 193-376, 387-416, [18] pp. Woodcut headpieces & initials. (4to) 19.5x15.3 cm (7¾x6"), period calf with covers double-ruled in blind, floral cornerpieces, raised spine bands, morocco lettering piece. Second Edition, Fulton's "A" issue. Significant work by the 17th century Anglo-Irish chemist, physicist, alchemist and inventor, regarded as one of the founders of modern chemistry, and a pioneer of modern experimental scientific method. Fulton notes that the present work "shows a most surprising knowledge of natural history, medicine, physics and chemistry, in many respects far in advance of his age, and it is of special importance for its comments on medicine..." Edition statement on title page, "A Second Edition [since the first Published June 1663.]" The 1663 first edition was printed in a very small number and published anonymously. This is one of two issues of the second edition dated 1664, but the only one published that year, the other believed not to have been printed until 1671. This earlier issue has a comma after "naturall philosophy" in the title, whereas the 1671 variant has "natural philosophy" followed by a full stop. Fulton 51; Madan 2655; Wing B4030A. Early ink notation in top margin of title page "This Vol. contains not all on the subject by 300 pages & upwards," along with initials "A.M." With occasional neat ink or pencil annotations in the margins in an early hand , also to most of blank page [300]. Armorial bookplate of Sr. Rd. Bempde Johnstone. Lot Amendments With occasional neat ink (and a few pencil) annotations in the margins in an early hand, also to most of blank page [300]. Condition: Modest wear to spine and extremities, chip to spine head front joint starting to split at top; very good or better. Item#: 359892
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