WILKINS, John (1614-1672). Mathematicall Magick. London: M.F. for Sa. Gellibrand, 1648. 8vo. Illustrated with woodcuts in text, engravings. Modern cloth with titles gilt stamped (damp staining). FIRST EDITION. One of the earliest books to detail the basic principles of mechanics. One of three edition variants printed in 1648. Provenance: The John Crerar Library of Chicago (bookplate, stamps), J. Philip Smith (signature). Toole Stott 883.
WILKINS, John (1614-1672). Mathematicall Magick. London: M.F. for Sa. Gellibrand, 1648. 8vo. Illustrated with woodcuts in text, engravings. Modern cloth with titles gilt stamped (damp staining). FIRST EDITION. One of the earliest books to detail the basic principles of mechanics. One of three edition variants printed in 1648. Provenance: The John Crerar Library of Chicago (bookplate, stamps), J. Philip Smith (signature). Toole Stott 883.
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