Objects of Desire
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 175
HUTTON, Charles. Tracts on Mathematical and Philosophical Subjects.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $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 |
HUTTON, Charles (1737-1823). Tracts on Mathematical and Philosophical Subjects; comprising...theory of bridges...also...the force of gunpowder.
Publisher: Rivington; Wilkie and Robinson; Walker; Lackington, Allen, and Co.; Cadell and Davies; Cuthell; Crosby and Co.; Richardson; Richardson; Baldwin; and Robinson, London. 1812
3 volumes, 8vo. Full marbled leather. Red ruled and gilt title, with gilt spine.
Vol. 1: Portrait frontispiece, x, with corrections to the three volumes, 485 pp., with illustrations, with errata.
Vol. 2: 384 pp., 6 folding plates (including 1 map).
Vol. 3: 383 pp., 3 plates (2 folding and 1 map).
Each volume is H: 8 5/8 x W: 5 1/2 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Poor. Some pages in Vol. 2 uncut. Back board separating at hinge of Vol. 2. Significant scuffing, rubbing, and bumping to covers at panels, and at corners. Spine of vol. 2 frayed with some loss. Cover of Vol. 3 some scuffs and losses. Corners have significant loss on all volumes. Slight toning and foxing, slight page warping.
Owner inscription in pencil: "A. [F?] Chesney."
Publisher: Rivington; Wilkie and Robinson; Walker; Lackington, Allen, and Co.; Cadell and Davies; Cuthell; Crosby and Co.; Richardson; Richardson; Baldwin; and Robinson, London. 1812
3 volumes, 8vo. Full marbled leather. Red ruled and gilt title, with gilt spine.
Vol. 1: Portrait frontispiece, x, with corrections to the three volumes, 485 pp., with illustrations, with errata.
Vol. 2: 384 pp., 6 folding plates (including 1 map).
Vol. 3: 383 pp., 3 plates (2 folding and 1 map).
Each volume is H: 8 5/8 x W: 5 1/2 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Condition
Owner inscription in pencil: "A. [F?] Chesney."
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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