Telescope Tom John Newbery (7 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fine. fourth Edition, Corrected and Greatly En. and Natural Philosophy in General, Explained and Illustrated by Familiar Objects, In a Series of Entertaining Lectures.Half-title page [Fouth edition stated]. Folding frontispiece, xii, 302pp. Blind-stamped dec. boards with gitl titles. Publisher's green ribbed cloth. Attractive gilt dec. telescope and titles to the upper spine. [Copac 3 copies only]. Printed by Whittingham, Chiswick Press.14 cms. Illustrated throughout with vignette illustrations.…

Condition: Good Plus. New Edition. Full leather binding. Spine with five raised bands. Blind decorative border to boards. Wear and loss to ends of spine. Slight wear to corners of boards, some tears and marking to boards. Cracking to front joint but solidly bound. Clean text throughout. Neatly inked title to front free endpaper, and name to rear free endpaper (both dated 1812). Complete with the engraved frontis and four further plates, numerous woodcuts within the text. First issued in 1761 by celebrated children's publisher John Newbery, authorship is generally attributed to Newbery, possibly with input from Oliver Goldsmith. This is the second printing of the revised and expanded 'New Edition', and the 9th edition overall. A popular children's educator, the book remained in print until the end of the 1830s. Eighteenth century editions are uncommon. ESTC: T134044. Overall condition is Good Plus. Size: 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.5 x 14 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 12mo. [4], 137, [1], [1], (ads).…

Leather. Condition: Good. A charming early popular science work for children, illustrating the principles of Newtonian physics through entertaining lessons and engraved plates. In the publisher's original roan-backed paper covered boards. New edition. Illustrated with four engraved copperplates and numerous in-text cuts. Collated, complete. Written under the pseudonym "Tom Telescope," this work is attributed to John Newbery. A charming and influential early 19th century popular science work designed to introduce Newtonian physics and natural philosophy to younger readers. Subjects include gravity, motion, astronomy, optics, mechanics, steam power, acoustics, magnetism, the senses, tides, weather, and electricity, alongside curious scientific anecdotes. In the publisher's original roan-backed paper covered boards. Externally, sound. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities resulting in minor loss to paper and roan. Rubbing to boards. Slight discolouration to extremities. One or two minor marks to boards. Previous owner' contemporary ink inscription and small doodle to front paste down, dated 1820. Internally, firmly bound. Slight strain to lower extremities of hinges of the odd page. Pages generally bright and clean if characteristically age toned. The odd light spot, heavier to first and last few leaves. Slight offsetting from plates to facing pages. Light green colouring to frontispiece. Good. None Stated (illustrator). book.…

Leather. Condition: Very Good Indeed. A charming introduction to Newtonian science, offering entertaining lessons and examples demonstrating gravity, astronomy, and mechanics for young readers, illustrated with four engraved copperplates. Smartly rebound in a later quarter calf binding with marbled paper boards. New edition. Illustrated with four engraved copperplates and numerous in-text cuts. Collated, complete. Written under the pseudonym "Tom Telescope," this work is attributed to John Newbery. A charming and influential early 19th century popular science work designed to introduce Newtonian physics and natural philosophy to younger readers. Subjects include gravity, motion, astronomy, optics, mechanics, steam power, acoustics, magnetism, the senses, tides, weather, and electricity, alongside curious scientific anecdotes. Rebound in a later quarter calf binding with marbled paper boards.Externally, very smart. One or two spots to endpapers with minor discolouration from binder's glue to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages typically age toned, but bright. The odd light spot and handling mark, heavier to first and last few leaves. Slight offsetting from plates to facing leaves. Very Good Indeed. None Stated (illustrator). book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First American Edition. 16mo. 137, [3] pages. Hardcover bound in original full brown leather. The binding shows wear and bumping but is sound with rubbed but secure hinges. Headcap of the spine is chipped. Small wormhole near the foot of the spine. Complete with endpapers and illustrated with 5 full-page copperplate engravings (collates complete) as well as several smaller text woodcuts. Early owner's signature on the recto of the frontis reads, "Solomon Mordecai / Warrenton [North Carolina] Jan.y. 1st 1804." Another early signature for "Jos. Mordecai" is at the top of the title page. The Mordecai family was an important Jewish family in eastern North Carolina in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Jacob Mordecai founded the Warrenton Female Academy in 1809 and was assisted by his son Solomon and several daughters. This title was first published in 1761 by John Newbery in England (thought to have actually be written by Oliver Goldsmith) under the pseudonym of Tom Telescope. It was a science book written for youth. This is the First American edition. The Second American edition of 1808 is much more common. The "Teacher of Philadelphia" referred to on the title page is believed to have been Robert Patterson, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania. This is a decent, sturdy copy of a rare and important edition.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1808. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 170, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 170 170.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 170 pages. Printed on premium paper. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1808. Clear and engaging exposition of Newtonian philosophy presented through familiar objects and simple examples for young readers. The work surveys matter and motion, the universe and solar system, the air and meteors, mountains, springs, rivers, the sea, minerals, vegetables, animals, and the five senses, making it an instructive introduction to early scientific thought and children's educational literature. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…