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Lot 8
Chimica/Chemistry. Thénard Louis Jacques. Traité de chimie élémentaire, théorique et pratique suivi d'un essai sur la philosophie chimique et d'un précis sur l'analyse... Atlas. Paris, Crochard, 1835.In-4° oblungo (mm 205x298). [2], 22 pagine. 21 tavole calcografiche numerate da 1 a 20 (la numerazione comprende i numeri 9 e 9 bis). Qualche fioritura, lievemente brunito. Cartonato editoriale stampato in nero ai piatti, titoli manoscritti al dorso. Tracce di polvere e qualche macchia ai piatti, rotture e mende al dorso, abrasione al piatto anteriore.Come si legge a pagina 1 l'Atlas contiene la Description, par ordre alphabétique, des ustensiles et de tous les agens mécaniques que l'on doit se procurer dans un laboratoire de chimie, et en général des divers appareils que représent les planches de l'ouvrage: questa dettagliata descrizione della strumentazione era stata inclusa, nelle precedenti edizioni del Traitè de chimie di Thénard, nel Tomo quarto (vedi lotto precedente). "Plates and detailed descriptions of apparatus were provided, and in later eds. were published as a separate volume" (cit. DSB, XIII, 313). Oblong 4° (205x298 mm). [2], 22 pages. 21 copper engraved plates numbered 1-9, 9bis, 10-20. Foxing, light browning. Publisher's boards printed in black, inked title on the spine. Covers stained and dusted, the upper one rather rubbed. Spine worn. As stated on page 1, the Atlas contains the "Description, par ordre alphabétique, des ustensiles et de tous les agens mécaniques que l'on doit se procurer dans un laboratoire de chimie, et en général des divers appareils que représent les planches de l'ouvrage": in the previous editions of Thénard's Traitè de chimie, this detailed description of chemical tools had been included in fourth volume (see previous lot). "Plates and detailed descriptions of apparatus were provided, and in later eds. were published as a separate volume" (DSB, XIII, 313).
Lot 9
D'Alembert Jean le Rond. Opuscules mathématiques, ou Mémoires sur différens sujets de Géométrie, de Méchanique, d'Optique, d'Astronomie... Tome Premier [-Tome V, divisé en deux parties]. Paris, David; Briasson, 1761-1768. Un'opera in 5 volumi. In-4° piccolo (mm 216x165). I. xiv, [2], 303, [1] pagine. 7 tavole ripiegate di diagrammi, incise su legno. II. [4], 328, [4] pagine. 3 tavole ripiegate di diagrammi. Diagrammi nel testo. III. xvij, [1], 420 pagine. Una tavola incisa, ripiegata. IV. xvi, 380, [2 di 4, manca l'ultima carta bianca] pagine. 2 tavole incise ripiegate (la seconda abbastanza brunita). V. xx, 520 pagine (Tomo V diviso in due parti, con paginazione continua). 4 tavole incise ripiegate (un po' brunite, margine superiore dell'ultima tavola rifilato). Vignetta silografica sui frontespizi. Capilettera, testatine e finalini incisi su legno. Legatura coeva francese uniforme in vitello raciné su piatti in cartone, dorso a 5 nervi decorati con ferri floreali in oro, titoli e numero di volume in oro su doppio tassello in marocchino rosso, contropiatti e carte di guardia posteriori in carta marmorizzata, segnalibro in seta verde, tagli rossi. Bordi dei piatti e angoli leggermente abrasi. Ottimo esemplare, impresso su carta forte, alcuni fascicoli uniformemente bruniti, lievi aloni e fioriture, più evidenti alle carte iniziali del secondo e del terzo volume; alcuni fogli allentati o staccati, nel terzo volume in particolare. Al dorso del terzo volume segnatura manoscritta su piccola etichetta cartacea '6.202'. Set in legatura omogenea degli Opuscules mathématiques di d'Alembert, una ampia raccolta di memorie e contributi in varie discipline scientifiche (matematica, fisica, astronomia) composti per le Accademie di Scienze di Parigi e Berlino. "Although the mathematical articles of the Encyclopedie had aired many of his notions, these volumes provide the closest thing to a collection of them that exists [...] In volume V of the Opuscules he published a test for convergence that is still called d'Alembert's theorem" (DSB). Altri tre volumi di Opuscules furono stampati nel 1780, mentre un nono rimase inedito. 5 volumes, small 4° (216x165 mm). I. xiv, [2], 303, [1] pages. 7 folding engraved plates of diagrams. II. [4], 328, [4] pages. 3 folding engraved plates of diagrams. Diagrams in the text. III. xvij, [1], 420 pages. One folding engraved plate. IV. xvi, 380, [2 of 4, lacking the last blank leaf] pages. 2 folding engraved plates (the second plate rather browned). V. xx, 520 pages (Tome V is divided into two parts, with running pagination). 4 folding engraved plates (some browning, the upper margin of the last one trimmed near rule border). Woodcut vignette on each title-page. Woodcut head- and tailpieces, decorated initials. Contemporary French uniform tree calf over pasteboards. Spine with five raised bands, decorated with gilt floral tools, title and volume numbering in gold on double red morocco lettering-piece. Board edges gilt ruled, marbled pastedowns and flyleaves, green silk bookmarks. Edges red. Board edges and corners slightly rubbed. A very good copy, printed on strong paper. Some quires uniformly browned. Scattered light spotting and foxing, heavier to the first leaves of second and third volume. A few paper flaws, especially in the third volume. In the third volume the shelfmark '6.202' inked on a small paper label at the bottom of spine. The scarce five-volume set of d'Alembert Opuscules mathématiques, which include a collection of higly remarkable memoirs on mathematics, physics and astronomy, contributed to the Academies of Sciences in Paris and Berlin. "Although the mathematical articles of the Encyclopedie had aired many of his notions, these volumes provide the closest thing to a collection of them that exists [...] In volume V of the Opuscules he published a test for convergence that is still called d'Alembert's theorem" (DSB). Three further volumes of the Opuscules appeared in 1780, while a ninth volume remained unpublished.
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Lot 327
Magnificent Copy of an Extremely Rare Volume[Newton (Isaac)] Analysis Per Quantitatum Series, Fluxiones, ae Differentias: Cum Enumeratione Linearum Tertii Ordinis, 4to L. (Ex. Officiana Pearsoniana) 1711. First Edn. Edited by W. Jones, title with engd. vignette, engd. heads & tails, & initials etc., 2 double page engd. tables, text illus., title page inscribed 'John Bowman' & 'Newton,' in fine cont. full calf, the tooled centre panel with decorated border & corner floral tools, raised bands, 6 panel spine with orig. mor. label in second panel down, some slight wear, but a magnificent copy.* Extremely Rare.
Lot 353
In Very Fine BindingNumber One of One Copy Only Printed on VellumArgyle - The Argyle Papers, lg. 4to Edin (Thomas G. Stevenson) 1834. No. 1 of One Copy Only, Printed on Vellum. Title printed in red & black with engraved vignette, some engraved initials, pages XXXIII, [214]pp a.e.g., & with v. fine engraved oval hand coloured bookplate of which reads 'From the domestic library of Joseph Walter King Eyton Esq. of the County of Shropshire,' In v. fine full dark blue morocco binding with lg. tooled gilt border with floral and acorn tools, and with large central decoraiton on both covers, spine profusely gilt in panels. An exquisite copy. Extremely Rare. (1)
Lot 29
• Illustrator and designer/maker Danielle Williamson (AKA Tinybeegle) was inspired by Made in Ashford, an Ashford Borough Council supported collective of local artisans she is proud to be a part of. Made in Ash-Hound celebrates the creativity that can be found in Ashford through hand painted illustrations of the tools used by fellow creatives and some of the unique items they produce. • Danielle Williamson is an artist/illustrator, Graphic designer and crafter. Under the guise of Tinybeegle she is part of the Made In Ashford collaboration of local designer/makers and crafts people. A lover of all things handmade she relishes learning new skills and taking inspiration from fellow crafters.
Lot 772
A collection of Edwardian and later silver including a George V silver cigarette case, the body diamond engraved London 1928, Samson Mordan and Co, 7 by 8.3cm, a rectangular silver photo frame, Birmingham 1924, Sanders & Mackenzie, 13 by 19cm, a silver topped dressing table jar with hobnail cut body, Chester 1908, George Nathan & Ridley Hayes a silver golf club, the body engraved The West Lancashire Ladies Golf Club 1955, Birmingham 1937, Boodle & Dunthorne, 9.5 by 9.5cm, a Continental silver matchbox cover, the top chased and embossed with a band of musketeers, and two silver handled manicure tools, 8.63toz weighable silver. (7)
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