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Auction archive: Lot number 279

Adams (George). An Essay on Electricity, 1784

Estimate
£500 - £800
ca. US$634 - US$1,014
Price realised:
£300
ca. US$380
Auction archive: Lot number 279

Adams (George). An Essay on Electricity, 1784

Estimate
£500 - £800
ca. US$634 - US$1,014
Price realised:
£300
ca. US$380
Beschreibung:

Adams (George). An Essay on Electricity; in which the theory and practice of that useful science, are Illustrated by a variety of experiments, arranged in a methodical manner. To which is added, an essay on magnetism, 1st edition, printed and sold by the author, at Tycho Brahe's Head, 1784, 6 engraved plates (5 folding), 4 pp. instruments catalogue, light offsetting to title, prize label at front, later calf gilt, spine a little rubbed, a few small stains, 8vo (Qty: 1) ESTC N7266. George Adams (1750-1795) was mathematical instrument maker to George III, an appointment he inherited from his father. This was his first in a series of illustrated textbooks on the physical sciences, with others concerning the microscope, optics, and the barometer. His writings had a religious emphasis which helped 'combat the growing errors of materialism, infidelity and anarchy', according to The Gentleman's Magazine.

Auction archive: Lot number 279
Auction:
Datum:
26 Jun 2019
Auction house:
Dominic Winter Auctioneers, Mallard House
Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Nr Cirencester
Gloucestershire, GL75UQ
United Kingdom
info@dominicwinter.co.uk
+44 (0)1285 860006
+44 (0)1285 862461
Beschreibung:

Adams (George). An Essay on Electricity; in which the theory and practice of that useful science, are Illustrated by a variety of experiments, arranged in a methodical manner. To which is added, an essay on magnetism, 1st edition, printed and sold by the author, at Tycho Brahe's Head, 1784, 6 engraved plates (5 folding), 4 pp. instruments catalogue, light offsetting to title, prize label at front, later calf gilt, spine a little rubbed, a few small stains, 8vo (Qty: 1) ESTC N7266. George Adams (1750-1795) was mathematical instrument maker to George III, an appointment he inherited from his father. This was his first in a series of illustrated textbooks on the physical sciences, with others concerning the microscope, optics, and the barometer. His writings had a religious emphasis which helped 'combat the growing errors of materialism, infidelity and anarchy', according to The Gentleman's Magazine.

Auction archive: Lot number 279
Auction:
Datum:
26 Jun 2019
Auction house:
Dominic Winter Auctioneers, Mallard House
Broadway Lane, South Cerney, Nr Cirencester
Gloucestershire, GL75UQ
United Kingdom
info@dominicwinter.co.uk
+44 (0)1285 860006
+44 (0)1285 862461
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