Baker Thomas 1656 (5 results)

Hardcover (Full Leather). Condition: Very Good Condition. Eighth Edition. First published in 1699, this work is in response to the work of Isaac Newton and other new scientists. Full leather, scuffed, little chipped, front hinge weak, corners bumped & little worn. Little foxing, title page little soiled with a small hole near the bottom. Armorial book plate. Size: 8vo. 300 pages. Full refund if not satisfied.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Minor library marks remain internally ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; Physical desc. : 2 v. : 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Subject: University of Cambridge - College of St. John the Evangelist. Universities and colleges - Great Britain - History 2 Kg. …

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Minor library marks remain internally ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; Physical desc. : 2 v. : 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Subject: University of Cambridge - College of St. John the Evangelist. Universities and colleges - Great Britain - History 2 Kg. …

Condition: Good. 8vo contemporary dark tan sprinkled leather with gilt red spine title label gilt dentelles [edges worn/hinges cracked but covers held by all cords] Titlepage +A2-8 [=Preface + Contents +Addenda/Advert.] +240pp The first six leaves with marginal worming affecting only the running headline of the preface and repaired with reversible transparent PAPER-tape.The last gathering with worm-holes to fore-edge margin have similar worming but have not been repaired as they are less obtrusive. There is some foxing or browning throughout with approx eight charming pointer-hands in the margins and about six marginal notes all by one owner in a near contemporary script. An interesting and rather critical enquiry into the Languages, philosophy,Astronomy, History, Geography, Law, Medicine, oriental teachings etc The author's conclusion is that learning is in great part purely imaginary knowledge and mankind's ignorance is great because all learning is imperfect only Divine truths through Revelation are certain. 1 volume. Hardcover.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 646.