A Library of Curiosities - Part II
Sat, Nov 8, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 20
CODDINGTON, Henry, 1798-1845. A treatise on the reflexion and refraction.
Estimate: $200 - $400
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CODDINGTON, Henry, 1798-1845. A treatise on the reflexion and refraction of light, : being part I. of A system of optics, by Henry Coddington.
Cambridge: Printed by J. Smith, Printer to the University; Sold by Simpkin and Marshall, London; and by the principal booksellers at Cambridge., 1829-1830.
2 Volumes. xx, 296, [2] p. ; xii, 72, [2] p., XIII, [2] folded engraved leaves of plates.
Part II has separate t.p. and pagination: A treatise on the eye and on optical instruments.
Bound in ½ black cloth over paper boards, paper spine label.
H: 9 W: 6 in.
Condition
Condition: Good. Partially unopened. Edges bumped and rubbed.
With red ink stamp on front pastedown endpaper of Vol. 2, “J.P. Kearney,” and “Thos. T. Branchi,” in ink on front pastedown endpaper.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 9.00
Width: 6.00
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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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