On a Method of Making a Direct Comparison of Electrostatic with Electromagnetic Force - with a note on the Electromagnetic Theory of Light (Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London Vol. 158 1869)

MAXWELL, James Clerk

Published by Taylor & Francis for the Royal Society, London, 1869

About this Item

First edition of Maxwell's landmark paper giving experimental proof that light is an electromagnetic wave and a method for calculating its velocity. Sewn pages 643-657 (page 658 numbered but otherwise blank) from Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London Vol. 158. Quarto 30 x 23 cm in stiff paper wrappers, housed in an attractive custom made cream linen covered archival folder . [CONDITION: Some very slight foxing to the top edge of the title-page but otherwise a FINE unmarked and very clean copy in an as new folder ] . . . NOTE: Depending on destination this item may require an extra payment for insurance. If so, orders made by card will be completed only after you have approved any such extra cost. . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On a Method of Making a Direct Comparison of Electrostatic with Electromagnetic Force - with a note on the Electromagnetic Theory of Light (Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London Vol. 158 1869)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis for the Royal Society, London
• Publication Date: 1869
• Binding: SOFTCOVER
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket