1677 1st Science Hale Observations by Hale Matthew (1 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1677 1st ed SCIENCE Hale Observations of Natural Motions Gravity Fluids Wine A rare first edition of Sir Matthew Hale's "Observations of Natural Motions". Hale, known mostly for his political treatises, law books, and work as a jurist, wrote a rare treatise on natural law, which discusses gravity, behavior of water, and other mysteries of the universe. Throughout the work, Hale notes various phenomena, but continually gives credit to 'The Great Creator" noting that God is over the unknowns of the natural world. Other important topics discussed in this treatise include condensation and morning dew, measuring alcohol (wine and brandy), and effects of altitude change on fluids. Item number: #1743 Price: $950 HALE, Matthew Observations touching the principles of natural motions, and especially touching rarefaction & condensation : together with a reply to certain remarks touching the gravitation of fluids London : Printed by W. Godbid, for W. Shrowsbury, 1677. Details: Collation: [14], 285 o main text complete, but lacking a few leafs from preliminaries and errata; extremely rare book References: Wing H 252; Arber's Term cat. I 267 Language: English Binding: Leather; tight & secure Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 12cm) Very rare with no other example for sale worldwide Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 1743 Photos available upon request.