1776 Reprint LECTURES ON SELECT SUBJECTS By James Ferguson Very Good Science

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1776 Reprint

LECTURES ON SELECT SUBJECTS
In Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Optics
By James Ferguson

Author Bio: James Ferguson (25 April 1710 – 17 November 1776) was a Scottish astronomer. He is known as the inventor and improver of astronomical and other scientific apparatus, as a striking instance of self education and as an itinerant lecturer.

Synopsis: A broad overview of the state of many branches of science in the middle of the 18th century, consisting of the reprinting of a series of lectures.

Format: Hardcover, Octavo (Standard) (8vo 6 × 9 in 152 × 229 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Language: English

Published By: W. Strahan, J. and F. Rivington, J. Hinton, I. Hawaes and Co, London

Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Very Good - fifth edition, 8vo, full calf, multiple plates including many folding Collation: pp. 417 Please see Photos as part of condition report.

SKU: BTETM0002452

Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request

1776 Reprint

LECTURES ON SELECT SUBJECTS
In Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Optics
By James Ferguson

Author Bio: James Ferguson (25 April 1710 – 17 November 1776) was a Scottish astronomer. He is known as the inventor and improver of astronomical and other scientific apparatus, as a striking instance of self education and as an itinerant lecturer.

Synopsis: A broad overview of the state of many branches of science in the middle of the 18th century, consisting of the reprinting of a series of lectures.

Format: Hardcover, Octavo (Standard) (8vo 6 × 9 in 152 × 229 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Language: English

Published By: W. Strahan, J. and F. Rivington, J. Hinton, I. Hawaes and Co, London

Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Very Good - fifth edition, 8vo, full calf, multiple plates including many folding Collation: pp. 417 Please see Photos as part of condition report.

SKU: BTETM0002452

Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request

Good - 8vo, full speckled calf, marbled endpapers, repairs to title page and page a2, 23 folding plates Please see photos as part of condition report