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ADAMS, George Jr. (1750-1795). Essays on the Microscope. London: Robert Hindmarsh for the Author, 1787.
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ADAMS, George Jr. (1750-1795). Essays on the Microscope. London: Robert Hindmarsh for the Author, 1787.
2 volumes in one, 4o (270 x 214 mm). Engraved frontispiece and 32 engraved folding plates (some light spotting). Modern marbled calf gilt, red morocco lettering-piece.
FIRST EDITION of this illustrated textbook written by George Adams Junior, who succeeded his father as mathematical instrument maker to George III and the eventual George IV. Nissen ZBI 24.
2 volumes in one, 4o (270 x 214 mm). Engraved frontispiece and 32 engraved folding plates (some light spotting). Modern marbled calf gilt, red morocco lettering-piece.
FIRST EDITION of this illustrated textbook written by George Adams Junior, who succeeded his father as mathematical instrument maker to George III and the eventual George IV. Nissen ZBI 24.