LOMMEL, E. (1837-1899). The Nature of Light. CARVILLE, G. & C. & CO. Discoveries in Light and Vision.
Lommel book is 8vo, fully bound blue Moroccan leather. Marbled edges. Richly gilt spine with red ruled title. Gilt borders. 356 pp., with illustrations.

Carville book is xi, 300 pp., with 3 plates, with errata. Brown cloth bound, with embossed covers.

Largest book is H: 7 1/4 x W: 5 x D: 1 1/4 in. Poor. Front board of Lommel is detached. Spine and corners bumped, scuffed, and rubbed, with slight losses. Carville has foxing and toning throughout. Boards are bumped, scuffed, warped, and rubbed, with water stains and losses. Water damage throughout Carville.

Bookplate: "John A. Davidson."

Signed by Simeon A. Friedberg (1925-2005) American professor of physics at Carnegie Melon University from 1952 to 1994.