Rare MICROGRAPHIA NOVA 1742 BENJAMIN MARTIN Treatise MICROSCOPE Refraction 1st
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MICROGRAPHIA NOVA:
OR, A NEWTREATISEON THEMICROSCOPEANDMICROSCOPIC OBJECTS
CONTAININGI. The Description and Use of twodifferent Reflecting Microscopes, of a new Form and Structure, andfurnish’d with a Micrometer;viz. one design’d for the Pocket, the other mounted on a Ball andSocket, which renders it of UniversalUse.
II. A large and particular Account of allKinds of Microscopic Objects, to befound in the Human Body, in Quadrupedes, in Fowls, Fishes, Insects, Reptiles, &...;c. in Plants and Vegetablesof every kind; in Earths, Minerals, and Fossil Substances;and various other Miscellaneous Subjects.
With Directions how to procure and prepare them for Use; and divers occasionalRemarks interspersed thro’ the whole.
To which is added, An Account of theCAMERA OBSCURA, and the SOLAR MICROSCOPE, ORMETHOD of Magnifying Objects in a Darken’d Chamber, In every Way by REFLECTION and REFRACTION.
By Benjamin Martin
READING, Printed and sold by J. Newbery and C. Micklewright, in the Market-Place;R. Ware, in Amen-Corner, and T. Cooper, in Pater-Noster-Row, London;J. Fletcher, in the Turl, Oxford; W. Thurlbourn, in Cambridge;and B. Collins, in Salisbury. MDCCXLII(1742)
This scarce work has been rebacked in later calf and gilt, with contemporary boards retained. It measures approx. 24.5cm x 19cm x 1.4cm. The original leather to board corners is heavily surface worn with loss. The boards are and marbled paper is surface worn and scuffed. Else the binding is good and firm. Internally, there are recent endpapers added to the front and rear, with an earlier armorial bookplate re-laid. There is a faint worm trail to the top margins throughout, in varying degrees. As can be seen from the images, both plates are damaged, and mostly lacking. The first plate looks to be only a quarter of the original, and the second plate, is lacking half, and the remaining half has a large repair to verso. The contents have the odd scattered mark or light crease, with a little scattered pale foxing. Else text in very reasonable condition.
viii, 62, [2]p. (Plates, damaged/lacking). Text complete.
With a final leaf advertising Martin’s instruments.
Benjamin Martin (1705 - 1782) was a lexicographer, a lecturer on science, and maker of scientific instruments.
Extremely scarce work.
**Please Note, this item has been relisted, due to an error in the previous listing, as we had listed the wrong publishing date in the title by mistake. Now corrected.
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OR, A NEWTREATISEON THEMICROSCOPEANDMICROSCOPIC OBJECTS
CONTAININGI. The Description and Use of twodifferent Reflecting Microscopes, of a new Form and Structure, andfurnish’d with a Micrometer;viz. one design’d for the Pocket, the other mounted on a Ball andSocket, which renders it of UniversalUse.
II. A large and particular Account of allKinds of Microscopic Objects, to befound in the Human Body, in Quadrupedes, in Fowls, Fishes, Insects, Reptiles, &...;c. in Plants and Vegetablesof every kind; in Earths, Minerals, and Fossil Substances;and various other Miscellaneous Subjects.
With Directions how to procure and prepare them for Use; and divers occasionalRemarks interspersed thro’ the whole.
To which is added, An Account of theCAMERA OBSCURA, and the SOLAR MICROSCOPE, ORMETHOD of Magnifying Objects in a Darken’d Chamber, In every Way by REFLECTION and REFRACTION.
By Benjamin Martin
READING, Printed and sold by J. Newbery and C. Micklewright, in the Market-Place;R. Ware, in Amen-Corner, and T. Cooper, in Pater-Noster-Row, London;J. Fletcher, in the Turl, Oxford; W. Thurlbourn, in Cambridge;and B. Collins, in Salisbury. MDCCXLII(1742)
This scarce work has been rebacked in later calf and gilt, with contemporary boards retained. It measures approx. 24.5cm x 19cm x 1.4cm. The original leather to board corners is heavily surface worn with loss. The boards are and marbled paper is surface worn and scuffed. Else the binding is good and firm. Internally, there are recent endpapers added to the front and rear, with an earlier armorial bookplate re-laid. There is a faint worm trail to the top margins throughout, in varying degrees. As can be seen from the images, both plates are damaged, and mostly lacking. The first plate looks to be only a quarter of the original, and the second plate, is lacking half, and the remaining half has a large repair to verso. The contents have the odd scattered mark or light crease, with a little scattered pale foxing. Else text in very reasonable condition.
viii, 62, [2]p. (Plates, damaged/lacking). Text complete.
With a final leaf advertising Martin’s instruments.
Benjamin Martin (1705 - 1782) was a lexicographer, a lecturer on science, and maker of scientific instruments.
Extremely scarce work.
**Please Note, this item has been relisted, due to an error in the previous listing, as we had listed the wrong publishing date in the title by mistake. Now corrected.
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We accept Paypal, Sterling Cheques, Bank Transfers.
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We will gladly ship anywhere in the World.We offer FREE UK domestic shipping, fully tracked and insured.We use several services for overseas shipping, under 5kg usually shipped via Royal Mail Tracked. Heavier shipments or faster courier services are available, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferred method.We combine shipping for multiple items (Please wait to be invoiced for multiple purchases for accurate costings).We will also gladly hold purchased items to allow for larger combined shipments, (Please let us know before payment).All shipping costs are weight dependent.We ship at cost.Packaging
All our books will be carefully and securely packaged in custom made book boxes (The majority of which are produced Carbon Neutral).The Bubble packaging and boxes are all recyclable, and most tape used is environmentally friendly (we are constantly researching ways to reduce our environmental impact without compromising safe, secure and affordable shipping).We aim to send all items within 24-48 hours of payment.Returns Policy
If you are unhappy in any way, for whatever reason, with the transaction or the item, please contact us as soon as possible. Your item is fully refundable if not as described.The Wisdom Pedlars
We are passionate about books! We have book auctions most Sunday evenings ending from 8pm (GMT/BST), all auctions start at 99p and have NO RESERVES.We aim to provide comprehensive and accurate descriptions, and numerous detailed photographs.Over the last 17 years we have established a reputation for honesty, quality and reliability. We know that sometimes ebay or internet buying can be a bit daunting, so please feel free to ask any questions, ask for more details or images, and we will be happy to help. We are very approachable and want to make this a pleasant experience.Contact Us
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