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A Cabinet of Wonders for the Discerning Collector.
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SHAW, Peter. The Philosophical Works of the Honorable Robert Boyle, Esq.
Lot 24

SHAW, Peter. The Philosophical Works of the Honorable Robert Boyle, Esq.

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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SHAW, Peter (1694-1763). The Philosophical Works of the Honorable Robert Boyle, Esq.
Publisher: Printed for W. and J. Innys, J. Osborn, and T. Longman, London. MDCCXV [1725]. First edition.

3 Vols., Rebound quarter-bound green leather and marbled boards. Raised spine with gilt and black ruled title. Speckled edges and blue top edge.

Vol. 1: xliii, 730 pp., 1 folded plate
Vol. 2: xx, 726 pp., 19 folded plates
Vol. 3: xv, 756 pp. 1 folded plate, index to the three vols.

Each volume is H: 2 1/8 x W: 7 1/4 x D: 2 1/8 in.

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Binding in good condition. Paper is fair to poor. Foxing throughout. Water damage and warp to pages. Fading to the ink first few pages.

Ex-libris stamp: "Sold from Lincoln's Inn Library" and illegible signature of librarian.

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