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Title: Miscellanea Curiosa. Being a collection of some of the principal phaenomena in nature, accounted for by the greatest philosophers of this age. Together with several discourses read before the Royal society, for the advancement of physical and mathematical knowledge Author: Halley, Edmond, editor Place: London Publisher: Printed by J.B. for J. Wale and J. Senex Date: 1705-[1706] Description: Volumes 1 & 2 (of 3). [8], 362 + [2] ad; 320, 52 pp. With 14 engraved plates, all but one folding. (8vo) 19x12 cm (7½x4¾") or a bit smaller, differing bindings, covers detached, one lacking. The first two volumes of this collection, containing the scientific contributions, largely composed of the editor's contributions to the Philosophical Transactions; the third volume, published in 1707, not present here, was a "Collection of curious travels, voyages, and natural histories of countries." These first two volumes include much on mathematics, astronomy, and other natural phenomena. Among these is "The Famous Mr. Isaac Newton's Theory of the Moon" and "A Synopsis of the Astronomy of Comets." Among the plates is a folding sea chart of the world by Halley, showing variations of the compass, with California depicted as an island. The second volumes lacks the preliminary leaves including title - it begins with page 1, caption title "Miscellanea Curiosa Part II" signature B. Lot Amendments Condition: Bindings worn, covers detached, one lacking; internally about very good, sold as is. Item number: 287941