28th Jan, 2021 12:00

Cameras, Scientific & Collectables

 
  Lot 14
 

Adams, G. Micrographia Illustrata: or the Microscope Explained

Adams, G. 'Micrographia Illustrata: or the Microscope Explained, in several new inventions particularly of a new variable microscope for examining all sorts of minute objects & also of a new camera obscure microscope', 8vo, 1771, The fourth Edition, 72 copper plates with many folding, original boards with Victorian leather-bound spine, no water damage but light foxing throughout, Included at the rear is a rare George Adams catalogue titled 'Catalogue of Mathematical, Philosophical & Optical Instruments' 14 pages

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Adams, G. 'Micrographia Illustrata: or the Microscope Explained, in several new inventions particularly of a new variable microscope for examining all sorts of minute objects & also of a new camera obscure microscope', 8vo, 1771, The fourth Edition, 72 copper plates with many folding, original boards with Victorian leather-bound spine, no water damage but light foxing throughout, Included at the rear is a rare George Adams catalogue titled 'Catalogue of Mathematical, Philosophical & Optical Instruments' 14 pages

Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables, 28th Jan, 2021

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8 Rivermead
Pipers Way
THATCHAM
RG19 4EP

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