Lot 372
Royal Society--Philosophical Transactions.
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 5 September 2007 at 12:00 BST
Description
The philosophical transactions from the year 1719 to the year 1733. London, 1734, first edition, volume VI (2 parts in one), 49 folding engraved plates, 2 folding tables (one engraved); Ibid. The philosophical transactions from the year 1719 to the year 1733. London, 1734, first edition, volume VII (2 parts in one), 38 folding plates; Ibid. The philosophical transactions from the year 1732 to the year 1744. London, 1747, first edition, volume VIII (2 parts in one), 32 folding plates; Ibid. The philosophical transactions from the year 1743 to the year 1750, London, 1756, volume X (4 parts in two volumes), 87 folding engraved plates, together 5 volumes, 4to, edited by John Martyn and John Eames, together 206 folding plates, one frayed, contemporary calf, worn, hinges split, one cover detached (5)
Footnote
Note: The leading scientific publication of its day, comprising summaries of the most important scientific and mathematical work submitted to the Royal Society.