Contemporary marbled boards, red speckled edges, no spine labels.
1754 · Paris.
by Hauksbee, [Francis].
Paris.: La Veuve Cavelier & Fils., 1754. Contemporary marbled boards, red speckled edges, no spine labels. . Very good, slight wear at hinges, one endpaper has a closed tear, contents near fine.. 12mo., 16.3x10 cm.. French text. Important early work on electricity and electroluminescence, originally published in English in 1709. weight: 1.7 lb. Translated by François de Bremond. Foreword and notes by Nicholas Desmarest. 7 engraved folding plates.
(Inventory #: 182537)
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