1742. The Philosophical History and Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris. 1st Edition. London, First Edition, Octavo, 8vo, Antiquarian, Rare Book, Scientific, Natural Philosophy, French Science, Translation, Abridgment, Copper-Plates.

The collection includes papers on natural philosophy, anatomy, astronomy, and other early scientific topics. It was intended to make the discoveries of the French Academy accessible to an English-speaking audience, similar to the works of the Royal Society of London.
The coat of arms depicts a bull's head, possibly referencing the Coppinger family. Text: Below the crest, the text reads "Thos. Stephen Coppinger" and "Midleton".
456 pages, without content and index etc. With 17 copper plates, intact. Small tear to back blank page. Pencil writing. Any damage or loss seen by me will be in the images.
Vol I
Author/ Illustrator, The volume was translated and abridged by John Martyn, F.R.S., and Ephraim Chambers, F.R.S.
Binding Material Leather
Extras. Fold out maps or plates
Number of pages 456
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