The History of the Microscope compiled from Original Instruments and Documents, up to the Introduction of the Achromatic Microscope

Clay, Reginald S.

Published by Charles Griffin and Co., Ltd., London, 1932

About this Item

Description and history of early microscopes and their makers, well-illustrated. "The account of the old Microscopes here given is based in nearly every case upon actual examination of the instruments themselves, supplemented by the accounts contained in original pamphlets, books, and documents in our collection." Hardcover, full maroon cloth, gilt titling. General wear to book; corners bumped & lightly frayed, spine ends bumped; spine & parts of covers faded; no jacket; gaps at inner gutters between sections; front endsheet professionally replaced. Text clean; xiv, 266 pages; indexes, list of instrument makers, 164 illustrations & b/w photos. Size: 7¾" by 10".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of the Microscope compiled from Original Instruments and Documents, up to the Introduction of the Achromatic Microscope
• Publisher: Charles Griffin and Co., Ltd., London
• Publication Date: 1932
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • History of Science