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Lot 205

ROUHALT, Jacques. Rohault's System of Natural Philosophy.

Estimate: $80 - $120

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ROHAULT, Jacques (1618-1672). Rohault's system of natural philosophy, illustrated with Dr. Samuel Clarke's notes taken mostly out of Isaac Newton's...
Done into English by John Clarke.

Publisher: James, John, and Paul Knapton,
London. MDCCXXXV [1735]. Third edition.

2 volumes. 8vo. Full leather bound, with gilt borders. Raised spine, red ruled and gilt titles.

Each volume is H: 8 x W: 5 x D: 1 1/8 in.


Condition

Poor. Vol. 1 front board detached. Browning and foxing throughout. Vol. 2 missing front board. Scuffing, bumps, and rubbing of covers and spine, with significant losses.

Stamp: "American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Mass."

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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.