Lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, considered in its present state of improvement. Describing in a familiar and easy manner the principal phenomena of nature … this American edition printed from the last London edition, edited by William Jones, mathematical instrument maker, is carefully revised and corrected by Robert Patterson … University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia: W.W. Woodward, also by W. P. Farrand, 1806. First American edition, 4 volumes, 8vo, 43 engraved folding plates, largely of globes and scientific and mathematical instruments; contemporary full calf, red and black morocco labels on spine; some cracking of the joints on volume I, else generally a very good, sound, clean, and handsome set. George Adams, Jr. (1750-1795) together with his father, were instrument makers to King George III and together they produced several hundred items including drawing instruments, military instruments, instruments for navigation, astronomical instruments, meteorological instruments, and many others. Shaw & Shoemaker 9799. Item #22631
Price: $1,500.00
