GAUSS, Carl Friedrich (1777-1855) and Wilhelm WEBER (1804-1891). Intensitas vis magneticae terrestris ad mensuram absolutam revocata . Gttingen: Dieterich, 1833. 4 o (248 x 198 mm). (Some minor marginal spotting.) Contemporary German marbled stiff wrappers. Provenance : Prof. Ernst Mach (1838-1916), physicist and psychologist, with his book-stamp on the title. FIRST EDITION of Gauss's most important geomagnetic work. The first collaborative work between Gauss and Weber, this work "is an account of the measurement of magnetic force, containing the first systematic use of absolute units (distance, mass, time) to measure a non-mechanical quantity" (Norman). Wheeler Gift Catalogue 867; Norman 881.
GAUSS, Carl Friedrich (1777-1855) and Wilhelm WEBER (1804-1891). Intensitas vis magneticae terrestris ad mensuram absolutam revocata . Gttingen: Dieterich, 1833. 4 o (248 x 198 mm). (Some minor marginal spotting.) Contemporary German marbled stiff wrappers. Provenance : Prof. Ernst Mach (1838-1916), physicist and psychologist, with his book-stamp on the title. FIRST EDITION of Gauss's most important geomagnetic work. The first collaborative work between Gauss and Weber, this work "is an account of the measurement of magnetic force, containing the first systematic use of absolute units (distance, mass, time) to measure a non-mechanical quantity" (Norman). Wheeler Gift Catalogue 867; Norman 881.
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg?w=400?width=1600&quality=70 "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg?height=400 "Source: Christie's")
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
