A Library of Curiosities - Part II
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Lot 71
ROHAULT, Jacques, 1618-1672. Rohault's system of natural philosophy
Estimate: $100 - $150
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ROHAULT, Jacques, 1618-1672. Rohault's system of natural philosophy, Jacques Rohault ; illustrated with Samuel Clarke's notes taken mostly out of Isaac Newton's philosophy ; with additions ; Done into English by John Clarke.
Second Edition.
London : Printed for James and John Knapton, 1728-1729. T.p. in red and black.
2 volumes. Withfolded numbered leaves of plates XII, XIII, XIV, XV, illustrated initials and marginal notes.
Bound in blind stamped armorial bindings, gilt dentelle edges, raised bands, top edged speckled.
H: 8 W: 5 in.
Condition
Poor. Cover of Volume 1 detached. Edges and covered bumped and rubbed. Some offsetting of text and foxing throughout. Lacks plates I to XI and XVI to XXVII.
Provenance: With” American Antiquarian Society Worcester, Mass.,“ in ink on t.p.; with, “Presented to the American Antiquarian Society by William Gay Esq. on Suffield, Con. Marh 1835,” in ink on front pastedown endpapers; with “Wm. Gay’s Suffield,” in ink on front pastedown. With bookplate, “John A. Davidson,” at rear pastedown endpapers. With “Alexander King,” in ink on rear free endpapers.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 8.00
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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