Self published volume by amateur astronomer Walter Goodacre. His hand-drawn maps of the Moon were the standard and in use for many years. Included are dozens of his sketches of the surface as well as a number of high quality plates of some of the most striki [more...]
First edition of Shockley's influential volume on the physics of semi-conductors and how it relates to the creation and use of transistors - the first successfully demonstrated variant having been invented by Shockley and his team at Bell labs in 1947, for whi [more...]
Limited to 1000 copies. Oblong 4to. Lavishly illustrated account of the history and technical aspects of cannon founding. Contains high quality full page reproductions of the famous 50 foundry paintings. DJ has some mild shelf-wear with a couple of creases [more...]
Rare, early guide to the British museum and its exhibits, with numerous b/w wood engravings. Contains a brief history then a 'guided' tour describing the various rooms and display cabinets with detailed explanations of the science and history behind them. Ha [more...]
Splendid, hefty, generously illustrated volume detailing our exploration and cumulative knowledge of the physical world. From the practices of ancient astronomy to a description of the heavens and the geology the Earth. With numerous wood and steel engraving [more...]
Authoritative edition of Harvey's writings on Anatomy. Containing Prelectiones Anatomie Universalis and De Muscculis (Lectures on the Whole Anatomy and Concerning the Muscles), complied in the early 17th century, during his tenure as Lumleian lecturer, With [more...]
Sixth Edition. Some mild shelf-wear. Contents crisp and clean. Very good+ *Due to size and weight, extra shipping fees may apply to overseas orders* [more...]
Half leather binding of Wood's accessible guide to the english countryside, what is to be found there and how best to observe it. First edition. With colour plates and b/w illustrations within the text. Recent rebind. small 12mo. (165x110mm)[iv] 182pp. Ve [more...]
