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PRIESTLEY, Joseph (1733-1804) -- Thomas DOBSON, bookseller. Catalogue of the Library of the late Dr. Joseph Priestley, containing many very scarce and valuable Books. Philadelphia: Thomas Dobson, 1816.
8o (212 x 134 mm). Advertisement leaf at end. Disbound. (title a bit dust-soiled and darkened at edges.) Provenance: Harrison D. Horblit (sold Christie's East, 16 February 1994, lot 313).
The English scientist Joseph Priestley emigrated to America in 1794 adn settled in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. He died there ten years later. This rare bookseller's catalogue of his library ahs over 1800 entries in various subjects. Shaw & Shoemaker 38706 (2 location: LC and Harvard).
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The English scientist Joseph Priestley emigrated to America in 1794 adn settled in Northumberland, Pennsylvania. He died there ten years later. This rare bookseller's catalogue of his library ahs over 1800 entries in various subjects. Shaw & Shoemaker 38706 (2 location: LC and Harvard).