FARADAY, Michael (1791-1867), Experimental Researches in Electricity, London: R. & J. Taylor (vols. I and II) and R. Taylor & W. Francis (vol. III), 1839-55. 3 volumes. 8° (225 x 135mm.). 17 engraved plates, 13 folding. (Some spotting). Original green cloth. (Hinges cracked, extremities worn, spine to vol. II faded). Provenance: James W. Beekman (stamp on title of vol. I and inscription on free endpaper) -- G. Quincke (inscription on free endpapers of vols. II and III). FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM of the 29 papers published by Faraday in Philosophical Transactions between 1832 and 1852. Norman 762. (3)