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Bewick, Thomas: (1753-1828) History of British Birds. The Figures Engraved on Wood by T. Bewick. Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 containing the description and history of land birds etc. Newcastle: Sol. Hodgson; Edward Walker 1797; 1804, 1804. 2 vols. 8vo. xxx, [ii], 335, [1]; xx, 400 pp. With 233 cuts of birds in the text. Contemporary half-polished calf over boards, spine gilt; an excellent copy with respect to the interior of the book. Unfortunately the board is detached and nearly off. This copy is signed by Henry Oates and presented to him by his Aunt Ann Rayner in Dec. 1797. Ascended from Joseph Henry Oates to Lawrence (Titus) Oates who accompanied Scott on his expedition to the South Pole.
First edition, second issue as shown by the presence of the words "Wycliffe, 1791" from the figure of the sea eagle on p. 11 of Volume I. Mottled calf over paper boards with some damage to the leather on volume one and volume two. Occasional spotting but otherwise a nice clean and internally bright copy. This is a very… Read More

Hartmann, Johannes. (1568-1631) Iohannis Hartmanni Medicinæ Doctoris Et Qvondam Chymiatriæ in Academia Marpurgensi Professoris celeberrimi, Principúmque Hassiæ Archiatri Praxis Chymiatrica Edita à Johanne Michaelis, Philosophiæ & Medicinæ Doctore, & Professore ibidem extraordinario: & Georgio Euerhardo Hartmanno Authoris Filio. Huic postremæ editioni adiecti sunt propter affinitatem materiæ, tres Tractatus noui. I. De Oleis variis Chymicè distilatis. II. Basilica Antimonij Hameri Poppij Thallini. III. Marci Cornachini D.M. Methodus, quæ omnes Humani Corporisaffectiones ab humoribus copia, vel qualitate peccantibus, Chymicè & Galenicè curantur. Geneva: Sumptibus Petri Chouët, 1647. Octavo, 147 x 95 mm. A-Z8, Aa-Ss8, Tt4. The title page is slightly browned in this copy. The rest of the text is very faintly toned. The binding is later vellum over stiff boards, with yapp edges, laced case construction.
Johannes Hartmann:
"Hartmann's importance is in having introduced pharmaceutical… Read More

Strack, Carolo (Karl Strack, 1722-1805): Observationes Medicinales de Febribus Intermittentibus: 1785 Weiss (Offenbach) Carolo Strack MD. Observationes Medicinales de Febribus Intermittentibus et qua ratione eisdem medendum sit. Opus quod scientiarum, artium atque litterarum academia divisionensis praemio coronavit, die 11 Auguste 1782. Authore Carolo Strack M. D. Et in Universitate Moguntina Praxis Medic Et Colleg. Clinici Professore P. O. Eminentiss. AC Celsiss. Principis Electoris Moguntini Consiliario Aulico, Elector, Utilium Scient. Acad. Erford. Regiae Societ. Med. Parisiensis, Hasst. Societ. Acad. Giesen Socio.
Offenbach. Ex officina dirici weiss et caroli lucovici brede. 1785 17cm x 10cm. 8vo. Gold and black speckled paper boards. Leather ribbed binding with book title in gold. 244 pp. Fine copy.
Carolo Strack: (1722-1805)
By Charles Strack M. D. at the University of Mainz. Clinical Professor P. O. Eminences. AC Celsiss. The courtier advisor of the Prince Elector of Mainz, Elector, will know… Read More

Willughby, Francis, and John Ray. (1635-1672) The Ornithology Of Francis Willughby Of Middleton in the County of Warwick Esq.; Fellow of the Royal Society. In Three Books. Wherein All the Birds Hitherto Known, Being reduced into a Method sutable to their Natures, are accurately described. The Descriptions illustrated by most Elegant Figures, nearly resembling the live Birds, Engraven in LXXVIII Copper Plates. Translated into English, and enlarged with many Additions throughout the whole Work. To which are added, Three Considerable Discourses, {I. Of the Art of Fowling: With a Description of several Nets in two large Copper Plates. II. Of the Ordering of Singing Birds. III. Of Falconry. By John Ray, Fellow of the Royal Society. Psalm 104. 24. How manifold are thy works, O Lord? In wisdom hast thou made them all: The Earth is full of they riches. London: Printed by A.C. for John Martyn, Printer to the Royal Society, at the Bell in St. Pauls' Church-Yard, 1678 Folio, 360 x 222 mm. First English edition.… Read More