Title: A Compleat System of Opticks in Four Books, viz. A Popular, a Mathematical, a Mechanical, and a Philosophical Treatise... Author: Smith, Robert Place: Cambridge Publisher: Printed for the Author Date: 1738 Description: 2 volumes. [6], vi, [8], 455; [1 blank], 171, [13] pp. Illustrated with 81 folding copper engraved plates. (4to) 10x7½, period full calf. First Edition. Influential early text on optics, and an important English language text for 18th century telescope technology. ESTC T100004. Lot Amendments Condition: Heavy edge wear and rubbing, covers detached; period ownership inscription on front free endpaper of each volume; good. Item number: 200936
Title: A Compleat System of Opticks in Four Books, viz. A Popular, a Mathematical, a Mechanical, and a Philosophical Treatise... Author: Smith, Robert Place: Cambridge Publisher: Printed for the Author Date: 1738 Description: 2 volumes. [6], vi, [8], 455; [1 blank], 171, [13] pp. Illustrated with 81 folding copper engraved plates. (4to) 10x7½, period full calf. First Edition. Influential early text on optics, and an important English language text for 18th century telescope technology. ESTC T100004. Lot Amendments Condition: Heavy edge wear and rubbing, covers detached; period ownership inscription on front free endpaper of each volume; good. Item number: 200936
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