A Library of Curiosities - Part II
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Lot 17
CAVALLO, Tiberius (1749-1809). A Complete Treatise on Electricity in Theory and Practice.
Estimate: $200 - $400
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CAVALLO, Tiberius (1749-1809). A Complete Treatise on Electricity in Theory and Practice. Third Edition in Two Volumes.
London: printed for C. Dilly, In The Poultry, M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]. With V folded plates.
A complete treatise on electricity in theory and practice with original experiments by Tiberius Cavallo.
Bound in cloth back paper boards, with cloth spine label, gilt spine title.
H: 9 W: 5 in.
With bookplate, "John A. Davidson" on front pastedown.
Uncut, binding soiled.
London: printed for C. Dilly, In The Poultry, M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]. With V folded plates.
A complete treatise on electricity in theory and practice with original experiments by Tiberius Cavallo.
Bound in cloth back paper boards, with cloth spine label, gilt spine title.
H: 9 W: 5 in.
With bookplate, "John A. Davidson" on front pastedown.
Condition
Overall Dimensions
Height: 9.00
Width: 5.00
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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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