A Library of Curiosities - Part II
Sat, Nov 8, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 8
BAKER, Henry, 1698-1774. Of Microscopes, and the Discoveries made thereby,
Estimate: $300 - $600
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| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
BAKER, Henry, 1698-1774. Of Microscopes, and the Discoveries made thereby, by Henry Baker ; illustrated with many copper plates. V. 1. The microscope made easy. V. 2. Employment for the microscope.
Spine title: Baker on the Microscope.
Volume 1: Fourth Edition (1754)
Volume 2: First Edition (1753)
London : J. Dodsley, [1753-1754]
2 volumes. With illustrations, folding plates and table. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Bound in leather, raised bands, gilt panel, red leather spine label, gilt spine title, gilt dentelles, speckled edges.
Condition
Very good. Hinges starting, some slight offsetting and foxing throughout, corners bumped, rear free endpaper Vol. 1 partially detached.
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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