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Lot 77
PRIESTLEY, Joseph (1733-1804). The History and Present State of Discoveries Relating to Visions, Light, and Colours.
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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PRIESTLEY, Joseph (1733-1804). The History and Present State of Discoveries Relating to Visions, Light, and Colours. First Edition.
London: Printed for J. Johnson, MDCCLXXII [1772]
The history and present state of discoveries relating to vision, light, and colours, by Joseph Priestley …
xvi, 812, [12] p.), XXIV folded leaves of plates: ill. (engravings).
Bound in mottled leather, gilt bands, red leather spine label, gilt spine title.
H: 10 1/2 W: 8 1/2 in.
With bookplate, “From the Library of “M.P. & R.E. Schofield.”
Condition
Very Good. Edges rubbed, corners bumped, some slight offsetting with plates,
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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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