Leeuwenhoek, Anthony van - Samuel Hoole, presentation copy
£1,063
Rare Books, Maps and Manuscripts
Auction: 11 January 2012 at 11:00 GMT
Description
The select works of Anthony van Leeuwenhoek, containing his microscopical discoveries... translated from the Dutch and Latin editions published by the author, by Samuel Hoole. London: printed for the translator, 1800 [Volume 2: London: Printed by the Philanthropic Society, 1807]. Presentation copy inscribed on front endpaper "To The Rev. Dr. Elliston, in times past, my attentive and indulgent Preceptor, at all times, my Friend, at this time, my Patron. This book is, with all respects, presented by me, his affectionate humble servant, Samuel Hoole, London, July 1800". 2 volumes in one, 4to, [iv], viii, [iii-viii], 160; [ii], a-h, [viii], 161-314; [iv], 344, viii; engraved frontispiece portrait and 22 engraved plates, (20 folding), initial engraved letter on p. III hand-coloured, half-title to volume 2, contemporary half calf, plates somewhat spotted, blindstamp to titles and some text leaves, no inked library stamps, rubbed, one cover detached