The Institutes of Thomsonism by Fonerden, William Henry Dr - 1837

Fenwick Thomas. A Theoretical and Practical Treatise on Subterraneous Surveying, and the Magnetic Variation of the Needle, S Hodgson Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1804. 1st Edition. 8vo. Contemporary Tree Calf, recent re-back and new headbands. PP207,title page watermarked 1801, seven folding plates of engineering and mathematical diagrams. Neat, early ownership mark on front pastedown of George Wayne M.E. Skillful repairs to three plates, with very small loss on one plate mainly to blank and fold line area. Pages lightly browned in clean and bright order throughout. A rare early work on mine surveying.

New York:: Putnam,, 1996.. First Printing of the First Edition. A Fine copy in a Fine unclipped dust jacket. Inscribed by astronaut Mitchell on the half-title page. Apollo 14 astronaut Mitchell offers a vision in which technology and intuition are harmonized in pursuit of a more advanced consciousness. When Mitchell was hurtling back to earth after walking on the moon in 1971, he had a profound sense that all things are interconnected and that the universe is an intelligent process with which we need to link up. We hear how Mitchell began a career as a fighter pilot in the years following WW II, switched to NASA with the hope of being part of the new space program, and came to know the legendary Wernher von Braun, whom he believes was a true visionary rather than a Nazi opportunist. Mitchell tells how, while returning to earth, he carried out a private ESP experiment that seemed to yield positive results. Subsequently, he founded the Institute of Noetic Sciences, in order to test paranormal phenomena… Read More

Lugduni (leiden): J. & H. Verbeek (Jean & Herman). Good+. 1725. 1st Edition in Latin. Flexible. Flexible marbled covers with 4 spine bands contain the lectures on "PHYSICAM" only with 12 folding plates (experiments, diagrams, geometry). (4) 208pp. Title in red and black with vignette & another vignette on last page. Latin text. Keill’s lectures on Newtonian physics were delivered at Oxford University and were first published in 1702 (physicam). Marbled covers are faded with 1" loss at foot of spine & rubbing at spine edges & corners. Interior of is tight, clean & intact. Science, Physics. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 208 pages .

Paris: Robert Laffont, 2012. Pefect bound. Original white wrappers printed in blue and black. With the publisher's wraparound band. Minor bump to head of spine. An excellent, fresh copy. First edition, first impression, paperback issue. Presentation copy inscribed by the author to Nobel Prize-winning biologist Sydney Brenner on the half title, "It has been great to have the chance to know you. Thanks to Gulbenkian! With my admiration and my sincére amitié, these pages about my life in science. Paris, le 26 Juillet 2012, Nicole le Douarin". Gulbenkian probably refers to the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, a philanthropic organisation which may have held a conference at which Douarin and Brenner met. Author Nicole le Douarin (1930 - ) is a leader in the field of developmental biology. She has designed important techniques for studying differentiation in embryos, most importantly the creation of chimeras in which cells from two different species can be individually tracked as they develop into organ… Read More

Leipzig: Wilhelm Engelmann, 1911. Octavo. Original grey wrappers printed in black. 4 plates of which 1 is folding and the others are double-page. Ownership signature "Ric" and short note on the upper wrapper. Wrappers a little toned at the extremities, lightly rubbed, lower corner bumped, contents faintly toned. A very good copy. Offprint, presentation copy inscribed by the author on the upper wrapper, "Schrader, with kind regards of the author". Cell biologist Kristine Bonnevie (1872-1949) was Norway's first female professor and the first woman member of the Norwegian Academy of Sciences. She studied with chromosome researcher Theodor Boveri in Germany, and was awarded a PhD in 1906 for her study of sex cells. "The problem of chromosome halving in the sex cells was not well understood at the time, and her work challenged the classic work of the Norwegian cytologists Alette and Kristian Emil Schreiner. In response to criticism by the Schreiners about her chromosomal work, Bonnevie went to Columbia… Read More

Albany NY: Weed, Parsons and Company, Printers, 1887. Hard Cover. Fair/No Dust Jacket. Internally complete. Some pages detached. Cover very water damaged and musty. Endpapers with some water staining and marks. Maps and plates intact and all present, although some plates are detached as indicated. Book is valuable for the maps and plates as much as anything else. Includes 6 very nice plates of instruments on heavy page stock (Plate titles models of tripod and tower signals; Reconnaissance telescopes and heliotrope; Twelve-inch direction theodolite; Twelve-inch direction theodolite, arranged for use at night, including lams, striding level and vertical circle; Eight-inch repeating theodolite arranged for measuring zenith distances; Eight-inch repeating theodolite with large telescope as used in measuring horizontal angles). Many sketches throughout text to illustrate and accompany measurements and tables. Five independent maps in map pocket at rear endpaper all present and intact with some… Read More

LIMITED EDITION SIGNED BY BUZZ ALDRIN! This is the FlatSigned Press leather-bound edition especially created for Buzz Aldrin. This copy is still SEALED in the publisher's shrinkwrap, so obviously brand new. Includes ironclad COA from publisher. Simply a gorgeous gift-worthy book in every respect. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; international buyers please request a shipping quote before purchase. Signed by author.

SIGNED BY BUZZ ALDRIN! This listing is for a Buzz Aldrin autograph which has been professionally authenticated by PSA/DNA and encapsulated for security and display in their custom tamper-proof holder. You will also receive a large & breathtaking 8x10 color portrait photo as a bonus. The overall size of the autograph holder is 9-1/2" long by 4-5/8" wide. Condition is brand new.

SUMPTUOUS EASTON PRESS LEATHERBOUND EDITION SIGNED BY Brian and Jeff and still SEALED in the publisher's shrinkwrap! A lovely leather-bound collectible edition in obviously brand new and gift-worthy condition. Includes ironclad Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; signed by author.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2006. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6x1x9. Signed. SIGNED BY RICHARD DAWKINS and NOT personally inscribed to anyone. A lovely 5th printing in as-new condition inside and out. Looks terrific with a new mylar cover added to DJ (note that "Autographed" sticker is attached to the mylar, not to the book). This book comes from the library of a Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at James Madison University. Expedited shipping is welcome. Signed by author.