The History of the Royal Society of London, For the Improving of Natural Knowledge
by Sprat, Tho
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Houlton, Maine, United States
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About This Item
London: Printed for J. Knapton, J. Walthoe....and Others, 1734 IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. [16], 438pp, 2 folding engraved plates, bound in leather with gilt borders, raised bands on spine, red leather spine label, title in red & black, binding and hinges tight. Covers show edge/corner wear, lacks top edge of backstrip, bookplate of Ruth and Chester Greenough - with signature of Chester Greenough, occasional light foxing.
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- Bookseller
- Monroe Bridge Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005166
- Title
- The History of the Royal Society of London, For the Improving of Natural Knowledge
- Author
- Sprat, Tho
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Printed for J. Knapton, J. Walthoe....and Others
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1734
- Keywords
- Knowledge Royal Society Guns Dyeing Cloth Salt-Peter, Gun Powder History
- Bookseller catalogs
- MEDICAL/DENTAL/HEALING;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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Monroe Bridge Books
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Houlton, Maine
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- Bookplate
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- Tight
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- Spine
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- Gilt
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