On the expediency of assigning Specific Names to all such Functions of Simple Elements as represent definite physical properties; with the suggestion of a new term in mechanics; illustrated by an investigation of the Machine moved by Recoil.
GILBERT, Davies
Published by Printed by W. Nicol, London, 1827
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Offprint from: The Philosophical Transactions of the Royl Society of London. 4to (302 x 236 mm). [2], 14 pp. Bound without wrappers, title-page and final page dust soiled and frayed in margins, light fraying and marginal dust soiling to text pages. Provenance: Author's presentation copy (inscribed on title "From the author"). FIRST EDITION, rare offprint issue. Davies Gilbert PRS (1767-1839) was a Cornish engineer, author, and politician. He was elected to the Royal Society on 17 November 1791 and served as President of the Royal Society from 1827 to 1830. (Wikiscource). "Gilbert's importance to the development of science in the early nineteenth century lay in his faith that science provided the best means to tackle practical problems and in his facility as a parliamentary promoter of scientific ventures." (DNB). Seller Inventory # 002834
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Title: On the expediency of assigning Specific ...
Publisher: Printed by W. Nicol, London
Publication Date: 1827
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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On the Expediency of Assigning Specific Names to All Such Functions of Simple Elements as Represent Definite Physical Properties; with the Suggestion of a New Term in Mechanics; Illustrated by an Investigation of the Machine Moved by Recoil, and Also by Some Observations on the Steam Engine Volume 117 1827 [LeatherBound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1827 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 18 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English. Seller Inventory # LB990000373428
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On the expediency of assigning Specific Names to all such Functions of Simple Elements as represent definite physical properties; with the suggestion of a new term in mechanics; illustrated by an investigation of the Machine moved by Recoil; and Also
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Paperback. Condition: Good. 14 sheets unbound. Pages are tanned and chipped at edges with some light foxing to most pages, heavier foxing to final sheet. Includes original blue paper sheets as front and rear covers, but they are also not attached. Penned annotation to the front and much wear to extremities. A true piece of British mechanical history. AD. Used. Seller Inventory # 530709
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