Objects of Desire
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 209
ROYAL SOCIETY LONDON. The Philosophical Transactions.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. The Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, Abridged.
Publisher: J. Innys and others, London. 1749. Fifth edition.
8 volumes, including vols. 1 through 4, and 6 through 9.
8vo. Full Moroccan, with embossed borders. Raised spines, and red ruled and gilt titles. Richly gilt spines.
Each volume is approximately 620 pp., with folding plates, and indeces.
Each volume is H:9 3/8 x W:7 3/4 x D: 2 7/8 in.
Poor. Lacking Vol. 5. Many front boards detached from volumes. Spines are torn, rubbed, and scuffed, with losses. Covers are rubbed and scuffed, with ink stains on several. Corners bumped and scuffed, with losses. Water damaged. Foxing and browning throughout.
Bookplates: "Petersburg Benevolent Mechanic Association LIbrary. No. 14. No. 3172," "Speculative Society Petersburg," and "John Spencer Colepepper."
Publisher: J. Innys and others, London. 1749. Fifth edition.
8 volumes, including vols. 1 through 4, and 6 through 9.
8vo. Full Moroccan, with embossed borders. Raised spines, and red ruled and gilt titles. Richly gilt spines.
Each volume is approximately 620 pp., with folding plates, and indeces.
Each volume is H:9 3/8 x W:7 3/4 x D: 2 7/8 in.
Condition
Bookplates: "Petersburg Benevolent Mechanic Association LIbrary. No. 14. No. 3172," "Speculative Society Petersburg," and "John Spencer Colepepper."
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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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