{"title":"NATURAL SCIENCE \u0026 ANIMALS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"family-dictionary-or-household-companion","title":"\u003ccenter\u003e William Salmon \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Family Dictionary ; Or Household Companion \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Medicine , Cookery , etc. \u003cp\u003e 1696 \u003c\/center\u003e","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWilliam Salmon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Family-Dictionary; Or, \u003cem\u003eHousehold Companion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLondon: H. Rhodes, 1696.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e x \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting compendium of recipes, cookery, dyes, liquors, beers and ciders, potions, medicines, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy featuring the engraved plate, and from library of Sir Alexander Campbell, 2nd Earl of Marchmont: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sir Alexander Campbell\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alexander_Hume-Campbell,_2nd_Earl_of_Marchmont\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alexander_Hume-Campbell,_2nd_Earl_of_Marchmont\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare second edition with few located online, especially rare in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 blank leaves + 1 leaf title + 3 leaves (6 pages) 'Preface' + 393 pages (pages 1-16 not numbered) + 7 pages of Adverts for Hen. (Henry) Rhodes + 2 blank leaves. Complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good. Nicely re-backed at some point with the original calf boards, showing some wear to edges. Internally near fine with some light and sporadic foxing and toning, a small stain to the hinge side edge of the title. Otherwise a very clean and complete copy of a very rare and interesting work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please view photos to better assess condition. Additional photos and high resolution images are also available upon request. Although Shopify maintains the highest standards for secure and high quality websites, they do downgrade images to ensure page loading is optimal. This may result in some images appearing ‘blurry’ or of low quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, photographs are of the actual item. We never use ‘stock’ photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eITEMS ARE PRICED COMPETITIVELY AND PRICED TO SELL. IF INTERESTED, DON'T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Shipping is Additional\u003cbr\u003e*Prices are in USD$\u003cbr\u003e*We only ship insured and with tracking\u003cbr\u003e*We do not mark packages as 'gifts’ to avoid taxes or duties\u003cbr\u003e*Canadian orders are charged 5% GST on books and 13% HST on all other products\u003cbr\u003e*We do try and stay competitive by offering discounted shipping, as well as conditional free shipping (oversize items may incur additional charges).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSA(Continental), Canada, Europe, Asia and majority of countries may proceed to checkout. ALL OTHER COUNTRIES, PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenth Legion Fine Books \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":841337577,"sku":"","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/6837\/files\/family_dictionary_household_companion_1696_salmon-5.jpg?v=1728808453"},{"product_id":"the-florist-and-pomologist-p-by-i-thomas-moore-and-robert-hogg-i-br-5-volumes-br-for-years-1862-1864-1865-1866-1867-1868-1869-1870-1871","title":"\u003ccenter\u003e  Thomas Moore \u0026 Robert Hogg \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 9 YEARS bound in 5 Volumes \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e 143 Full Page PLATES \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e with \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e HAND-COLORING \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e 1862-1871 \u003c\/center\u003e","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThomas Moore \u0026amp; Robert Hogg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA PICTORIAL MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF FLOWERS, FRUITS, AND GENERAL HORTICULTURE,\u003cbr\u003eCONDUCTED BY ROBERT HOGG, LL.D., F.L.S., AND JOHN SPENCER, F.G.S.\u003cbr\u003eASSISTED BY MR. THOMAS MOORE, F.L.S., AND NUMEROUS ABLE CONTRIBUTORS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLondon: Published at the \"JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE\" Office, 171, Fleet Street, 1863, 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, 1868, 1869, 1870, 1871.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total of 9 year bound into 5 volumes, beautifully bound in leather over marbled boards with gilt titles and 4 raised gilt tooled bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e143 FULL PAGE COLOURED PLATES with Numerous ENGRAVINGS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e x \u003cstrong\u003e6\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einches (1862-63)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e x \u003cstrong\u003e6\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einches (1864-65, 1866-67, 1868-69, 1870-71)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1862\u003c\/span\u003e: [4 blank pages]+[viii (title, dedication and 'List of Coloured Plates' and 'List of Woodcuts']+[194 pages] with \u003cem\u003e23 full page plates\u003c\/em\u003e (1 folding out). Complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1863\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[6 pages of title, dedication and 'List of Illustrations']+[178 pages]+[4 blank end pages], with \u003cem\u003e24 full page plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1864\u003c\/span\u003e: [6 blank pages]+[6 pages of title, dedication and 'List of Illustrations']+[288 pages] with \u003cem\u003e12 full page plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1865\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[6 pages of title, dedication and 'List of Illustrations']+[279 pages]+[6 blank end pages], with \u003cem\u003e12 full page plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1866\u003c\/span\u003e: [6 blank pages]+[4 pages of title and 'List of Coloured Plates']+[280 pages] with \u003cem\u003e12 full page plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1867\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[4 pages of title and 'List of Coloures Plates']+[284 pages]+[6 blank end pages], with \u003cem\u003e12 full page plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1868\u003c\/span\u003e: [6 blank pages]+[4 pages of title and 'List of Coloured Plates']+[288 pages] with \u003cem\u003e12 full page plates (2 folding out)\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolumes in very good condition with minor edge and shelf wear to exteriors, few of the volumes slightly cocked and occasional and light foxing throughout, a little chipping to the lower corner of the first end leaf of 1862-63 volume, a little staining to gutter of page 169 of 1864, 2 fold-out coloured plates in year 1868 have repaired tears, 1\" tear to outer edge of leaf 99\/100, some neat collations in pencil (erasable) to the front blanks. Otherwise a very tight, complete and clean set of this detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please view photos to better assess condition. Additional photos and high resolution images are also available upon request. Although Shopify maintains the highest standards for secure and high quality websites, they do downgrade images to ensure page loading is optimal. 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This second edition, if not  scarcer than the 1st edition, is also more attractively bound. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear Fine: Light rubbing to the gold colored leather binding. Nice contemporary former owner's inscription to the first blank, some discoloration to front and rear inner boards from tape used to secure the original plastic wrapper. Else all pages in fine condition, and crisp and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese photographs serve as an important and valuable historical record as the places in these photographs ceased to exist upon the completion of the dam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please view photos to better assess condition. Additional photos and high resolution images are also available upon request. Although Shopify maintains the highest standards for secure and high quality websites, they do downgrade images to ensure page loading is optimal. 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ALL OTHER COUNTRIES, PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenth Legion Fine Books \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41890850603123,"sku":"","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/6837\/files\/grandeurofthegorgeschinamennie-2.jpg?v=1718229268"},{"product_id":"center-johannes-bayerus-br-i-uranometria-i-br-10-constellation-maps-after-the-1603-originals-center","title":"\u003ccenter\u003e Johannes Bayerus \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e URANOMETRIA \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 10 Constellation Maps after the 1603 Originals \u003c\/center\u003e\u003cP\u003e","description":"\u003cp class=\"book-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e10 tavole dello Zodiaco dall'opera \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eURANOMETRIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e di Johannes Bayerus -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e Augsburg 1603\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-title\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTorino: Edizioni d'arte Fratelli Pozzo (Pozzo Gros Monti), 1973.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-title\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBeautiful facsimiles of the 1603 originals housed loosely in a portfolio with cloth ties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrints approximately 17 \u003c\/strong\u003ex \u003cstrong\u003e12\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einches \u003cstrong\u003eand Portfolio 17\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e x \u003cstrong\u003e13\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear Fine: Some light and minor creases to the paper to a couple of the prints. Otherwise fine with paper crisp and vibrant colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please view photos to better assess condition. Additional photos and high resolution images are also available upon request. Although Shopify maintains the highest standards for secure and high quality websites, they do downgrade images to ensure page loading is optimal. This may result in some images appearing ‘blurry’ or of low quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, photographs are of the actual item. We never use ‘stock’ photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eITEMS ARE PRICED COMPETITIVELY AND PRICED TO SELL. IF INTERESTED, DON'T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Shipping is Additional\u003cbr\u003e*Prices are in USD$\u003cbr\u003e*We only ship insured and with tracking\u003cbr\u003e*We do not mark packages as 'gifts’ to avoid taxes or duties\u003cbr\u003e*Canadian orders are charged 5% GST on books and 13% HST on all other products\u003cbr\u003e*We do try and stay competitive by offering discounted shipping, as well as conditional free shipping (oversize items may incur additional charges).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSA(Continental), Canada, Europe, Asia and majority of countries may proceed to checkout. 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ALL OTHER COUNTRIES, PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenth Legion Fine Books \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44068302553203,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/6837\/files\/wonders_of_the_heavens_bradford_astronomy_gallery_2.jpg?v=1763935453"},{"product_id":"center-william-hope-br-i-the-compleat-horseman-horses-i-br-folio-original-full-leather-br-i-fine-fold-out-engravings-p-1717-center","title":"\u003ccenter\u003e Jacques de Solleysel + William Hope \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Compleat Horseman HORSES \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e FOLIO Original Full Leather \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Fine FOLD-OUT ENGRAVINGS \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e 1717 \u003c\/center\u003e","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJacques de Solleysel, \u003c\/span\u003eWilliam Hope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Compleat Horseman\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eDISCOVERING THE\u003cbr\u003eSUREST MARKS\u003cbr\u003eOF THE\u003cbr\u003eBeauty, Goodness, Faults, and Imperfections\u003cbr\u003eOF\u003cbr\u003eHORSES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLondon: R. Bonwick, J. Tonson, T. Goodwin, J. Walthoe, M. Wotton, S. Manship, R. Wilkin, B. Tooke, R. Smith, and T. Ward, 1717.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e x \u003cstrong\u003e9\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einches. Folio. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn it's original 18th century Cambridge style binding, full leather with blindstamping to covers, 6 raised bands, and faded gilt tooling to spine with original morocco label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 6 double-page engravings and a frontis engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 blank pages,[1 leaf frontis engraving, 1 title leaf], xlv, 1-328(327\/328 misnumbered as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e323\/324), [1 leaf Title for 'Second Part'], xvi, 1-300,  [4 pages 'A Table of Diseases' and 'An Index'], 4 blank end leaves. Complete with 6 double-page engravings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExteriors show wear to edges, rubbing and cracking, bumped corners, chipping to the spine extremities, and wear to front and back leather joints (note that although leather is cracked and worn through at the exterior joints, covers remain firmly attached with the original cords). Interior pages show foxing, spotting and some toning throughout, page 130(Part 2) misnumbered page 128, and some creasing and wear to front and back blank endpapers. Otherwise pages are clean, large engravings are in fine condition, volume is square and tight, while retaining it's original  binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please view photos to better assess condition. Additional photos and high resolution images are also available upon request. Although Shopify maintains the highest standards for secure and high quality websites, they do downgrade images to ensure page loading is optimal. This may result in some images appearing ‘blurry’ or of low quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, photographs are of the actual item. We never use ‘stock’ photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eITEMS ARE PRICED COMPETITIVELY AND PRICED TO SELL. IF INTERESTED, DON'T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Shipping is Additional\u003cbr\u003e*Prices are in USD$\u003cbr\u003e*We only ship insured and with tracking\u003cbr\u003e*We do not mark packages as 'gifts’ to avoid taxes or duties\u003cbr\u003e*Canadian orders are charged 5% GST on books and 13% HST on all other products\u003cbr\u003e*We do try and stay competitive by offering discounted shipping, as well as conditional free shipping (oversize items may incur additional charges).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSA(Continental), Canada, Europe, Asia and majority of countries may proceed to checkout. ALL OTHER COUNTRIES, PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenth Legion Fine Books \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089369002099,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/6837\/files\/compleat_horseman_william_hope_Solleysel_gallery.jpg?v=1763920241"},{"product_id":"center-william-salmon-br-seplasium-br-i-the-compleat-english-physician-or-the-druggists-shop-opened-i-br-medicine-drugs-recipes-etc-br-rare-first-edition-p-1693-center","title":"\u003ccenter\u003e William Salmon \u003cbr\u003e SEPLASIUM \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Compleat English Physician or The Druggist's Shop Opened \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Medicine , Drugs , Recipes  , Alchemy , Witchcraft , Unicorns , Satyrs \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Rare First Edition \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e 1693 \u003c\/center\u003e","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWilliam Salmon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSEPLASIUM.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Compleat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnglish Physician: OR, THE Druggist's Shop Opened.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLondon: Andrew Gilliflower and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGeorge Sawbridge, 1693. First Edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e x \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely interesting work detailing remedies, potions, medicines, pharmacology, etc. In ten books, including Botanical and Zoological sections in which Salmon describes unicorns and satyrs. He describes a large number of animals including lions, tigers and wolves. His descriptions include their behaviours, followed by potions and remedies made from their body parts (heart, blood, lungs, etc).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'\u003cem\u003eAuthors say, that being worn about the Neck as an Amulet, or Xenetton, it preserveth from the Plague, as also from Inchantments and Witchcraft\u003c\/em\u003e.'(page8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'\u003cem\u003eThe Flesh of the vulgar Land-wolf: it is not used for food, except by some Indians\u003c\/em\u003e...'(page 378)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e'\u003cem\u003eThe Fat. It is good against. Baldness and falling of the Hair\u003c\/em\u003e...' (of the Leopard)(page 419)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e'...\u003cem\u003ehe wonderfully loves Children and Women, as if they were his own Kind, and is so lacivious even to Ravish Women.\u003c\/em\u003e' (of a species of ape)(page 435)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountless potions, remedies and recipes with sections on gunpowder, opium, cannabis, tobacco, beer, folk remedies, mentions of wizardry and witchcraft, mythical creatures such as satyrs and unicorns and much more.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBook 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOf Metals and Minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAB\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBook 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOf Salts and their Preparations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAC\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBook 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOf Sulphurs solid and liquid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAD\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBook 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOf Stones and Earths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAE\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBook 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOf Man and Beasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAF\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBook 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOf Birds or Fowls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAG\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBook 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOf parts of Animals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAH\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBook 8:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOf parts of Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAI\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBook 9:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOf Gums Rosins, Balsams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAJ\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eBook 10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOf Herbs and Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRebound, likely in 19th century, in full leather with 4 gilt lined raised bands and gilt tooled title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 blank preliminary leaves, 14 pages (half title+title+dedication+preface), 1 leaf 'The General Contents', 48 pages 'Table of Diseases', 1207 pages, 1 end leaf. Collated page by page and all appears complete. This appears to be a 1st printing as the few other  copies we were able to find and compare to have an \u003cem\u003eErrata\u003c\/em\u003e leaf. This copy has no Errata leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good. Exteriors show minor wear and some cracks to leather. Volume's pages were likely slightly trimmed at the time of rebind. Interiors show foxing and toning throughout \/ old ink inscription to preliminary page \/  half title+contents leaf showing some fading to the upper edge with a little text loss to the contents page \/  some wear to the gutters between a few of the first few pages \/ front hinge cracked at page 4,5 of the Preface with this page loose and tears at the gutter \/ back hinge cracked between pages 1206,1207 but volume is extremely tight and solid. Stain to upper, outer corner of the leaves most notably affecting: the first 26 pages and pages 63-80 and pages 113-137 and pages 263-275, light stain to lower outer corner affecting pages 723-734, stain to the margin of lower edge affecting pages 1049-1135. Please see multiple photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please view photos to better assess condition. Additional photos and high resolution images are also available upon request. Although Shopify maintains the highest standards for secure and high quality websites, they do downgrade images to ensure page loading is optimal. This may result in some images appearing ‘blurry’ or of low quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, photographs are of the actual item. We never use ‘stock’ photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eITEMS ARE PRICED COMPETITIVELY AND PRICED TO SELL. IF INTERESTED, DON'T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Shipping is Additional\u003cbr\u003e*Prices are in USD$\u003cbr\u003e*We only ship insured and with tracking\u003cbr\u003e*We do not mark packages as 'gifts’ to avoid taxes or duties\u003cbr\u003e*Canadian orders are charged 5% GST on books and 13% HST on all other products\u003cbr\u003e*We do try and stay competitive by offering discounted shipping, as well as conditional free shipping (oversize items may incur additional charges).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSA(Continental), Canada, Europe, Asia and majority of countries may proceed to checkout. ALL OTHER COUNTRIES, PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenth Legion Fine Books \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44109439729779,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/6837\/files\/seplasium_william_salmon_Druggist_s_Shop.jpg?v=1764644306"},{"product_id":"center-daniel-giraud-elliot-br-i-a-monograph-of-the-paradiseidae-birds-of-paradise-i-br-massive-elephant-folio-br-i-limited-edition-291-of-500-i-br-fine-in-original-shipping-box-p-1977-center","title":"\u003ccenter\u003e Daniel Giraud Elliot \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e A Monograph of the Paradiseidae \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e BIRDS OF PARADISE \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Limited Edition #291 of 500 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e MASSIVE ELEPHANT ZAEHNSDORF FOLIO \u003cbr\u003e Original Shipping Box \u003cp\u003e 1977 \u003c\/center\u003e","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDaniel Giraud Elliot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew York\/Amsterdam: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"publisher\"\u003eJohnson Reprint and Theatrum Orbis Terrarum,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1977. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited edition #291 of 500, of which numbers 251-500 are in Portfolio form. Bound by ZAEHNSDORF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMassive elephant folio measuring 24 x 19 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1 leaf Title and Limitation, xxviii, 1 leaf 'List of Authors and Works Referred To', 1 leaf 'GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION', 1 leaf 'LIST OF PLATES', 44 leafs of text. 37 FULL PAGE PLATES in COLOURS. Complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA few scratches to the front cover near spine, otherwise in fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please view photos to better assess condition. Additional photos and high resolution images are also available upon request. Although Shopify maintains the highest standards for secure and high quality websites, they do downgrade images to ensure page loading is optimal. This may result in some images appearing ‘blurry’ or of low quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, photographs are of the actual item. We never use ‘stock’ photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eITEMS ARE PRICED COMPETITIVELY AND PRICED TO SELL. IF INTERESTED, DON'T HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Shipping is Additional\u003cbr\u003e*Prices are in USD$\u003cbr\u003e*We only ship insured and with tracking\u003cbr\u003e*We do not mark packages as 'gifts’ to avoid taxes or duties\u003cbr\u003e*Canadian orders are charged 5% GST on books and 13% HST on all other products\u003cbr\u003e*We do try and stay competitive by offering discounted shipping, as well as free  shipping when spending a certain amount (oversize items may incur additional charges)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUSA(Continental), Canada, Europe, Asia and majority of countries may proceed to checkout. ALL OTHER COUNTRIES, PLEASE ASK FOR A QUOTE. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenth Legion Fine Books \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44137720971379,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0304\/6837\/files\/Elliot_Monograph_of_the_Paradiseidae_Birds_of_Paradise.pub.jpg?v=1765255897"},{"product_id":"center-170xx-to-17xx-br-i-histoire-de-lacademie-royale-des-sciences-i-br-xx-volumes-in-br-i-original-18th-century-fine-calf-leather-bindings-i-p-xx-fold-out-engravings-center","title":"\u003ccenter\u003e 1706 - 1786 \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Histoire de l'Academie Royale des Sciences \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 33 Volumes  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Original 18th Century \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e FINE CALF LEATHER BINDINGS \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Large Quarto First Editions \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e 574 Fold-Out + Full Page ENGRAVINGS \u003c\/center\u003e","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHistoire de l'Académie Royale des Sciences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eavec les Mémoires de\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMathématique et de Physique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eParis: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003el'Imprimerie Royale, 1721-1788.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious publication dates for years between 1730 and 1786.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlmost all are 1st edition volumes, in larger quarto size, published in Paris. Later editions were much smaller and published in Amsterdam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVolumes measure\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e x \u003cstrong\u003e7\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e4 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einches (earlier years) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: 0.7ex;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\/\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e x \u003cstrong\u003e8\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 60%; vertical-align: -0.3ex;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einches (later years)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 total volumes, including 5 Index or Table of Contents volumes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll in original mottled and cat's paw full calf, with morocco labels. Volumes have variations of gilt tooling to spines, and with vibrant hand marbled inner boards. All page edges red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing 574 finely engraved plates, most folding-out. Containing many MAPS, including early American and numerous zodiac and celestial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnatomy, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Astrology, Celestial and Zodiac, numerous Early Electrical Experiments, Nature, Horticulture, Mineralogy, Geography, Biology of humans, Animals, Plants and all Botanicals. A massive work, beautifully illustrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMany volumes retaining their original silk bookmarkers. Some volumes have a contemporary bookplate pasted to inner board: 'ex libris NERET'. As published, not all volumes have the engraved frontis, please see below collations for detailed information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*We took well over 200 photographs of this set, many of which are accompanied here. If interested, please request a link to the folder containing all photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExteriors generally in very good condition with the expected wear to edges, rubbing and minor scrapes here and there, bumped corners, etc. Also expect some varying amount of foxing and sporadic toning to some pages (normal to 18th century paper). Pages and illustrations are, for the most, clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCollation and Condition for Volumes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1706\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1731): 3 blank leaves, [8], 1-152 (Histoire), 1-521 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e27 fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e (3 plates numbered '15'). Small 'worm' holes to the upper area of pages, running through, approximately, page 321 (Memoires) to end of volume. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1707\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1730): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-192 (Histoire), 1-587 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e13 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1708\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1730): 2 blank leaves, [10], 1-154 (Histoire), 1-470 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e17 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Some pages showing moderate toning and foxing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1709\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1730): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-128 (Memoires), 1-462 (Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e15 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. 1 inch tear to midst of leaf 349\/350. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1710\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1732, Revised Edition): 2 blank leaves, [10], 1-166 (Histoire), 1-560 (Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e14 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1711\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1730): 2 blank leaves, frontis engraving, [8], 1-112 (Histoire), 1-320 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e14 fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1712\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1731): 2 blank leaves, frontis engraving, [8], 1-104 (Histoire), 1-338 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 3 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e18 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1719\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1721): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-120 (Histoire), 1-415 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e27 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Complete. Light stain to upper edge of plate 22 and moderate foxing and spotting throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1723\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1725): 2 blank leaves, frontis engraving, [8], 1-122 (Histoire), 1-392 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e19 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Old faint stain noticeable through pages 160 to 222, mostly showing faintly. Faint stain or toning to the lower, outer corner of remaining pages (see photos). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1724\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1726): 3 blank leaves, [8], 1-96 (Histoire), 1-426 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 1 page errata, 3 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e26 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e + \u003cem\u003e1 additional unnumbered fold-out\u003c\/em\u003e. Faint stain affecting foredge margin, starting at approximately page 112 and showing lightly through to page 239, noticeable to the outer edge of the 5 fold-out plates contained in these pages (see photos). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1725\u003c\/span\u003e (published in 1727): 2 blank leaves, [6], 1-153 (Histoire), 1-354 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 3 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e14 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e + \u003cem\u003e2 unnumbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Small and faint stain to outer page edges, starting at 293 (Memoires) and affecting the remainder of pages. Marbled end paper showing wear (see photos). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1726\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1728): 2 blank leaves, 1 frontis engraving, [8], 1-84 (Histoire), 1-343 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e16 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1730\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1732): 2 blank leaves, frontis engraving, [8], 1-143 (Histoire), 1-580 (Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e25 numbered plates\u003c\/em\u003e + \u003cem\u003e4 additional unnumbered fold-outs\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1746\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1751): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-132 (Histoire), 1-758 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e47 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1747\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1752): 3 blank leaves, [8], 1-144 (Histoire), 1-743 (Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e24 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Some of the plates have been 'over' trimmed at fore edge, sometimes resulting in plate number text cut out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1748\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1752): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-132 (Histoire), 1-624 (Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e27 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Gouge or scrape to back cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1749\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1753): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-192 (Histoire), 1-560 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e18 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. A little splitting at upper spine and back cover joint but volume is solid. Moderate spotting and foxing throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1751\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1755): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-202 (Histoire), 1-536 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e24 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Outer lower corners of front back marbled endpapers torn away, old stain showing to the lower outer corner or\/and foredge throughout pages of the volume to one degree or another, 1 inch tear to outer edge of leaf 473\/474, chipping to leather at head of spine. (see numerous photos). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1752 (published 1756): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-172 (Histoire), 1-638 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e21 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Faint stain to outer, lower fore edge of pages running through majority of volume's pages, but at it's most notable in the first 10 or so pages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1753\u003c\/span\u003e (published in 1757): 1 blank leaf, [8], 1-320 (Histoire), 1-628, 1 end leaf. \u003cem\u003e26 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. A little wear at the edges of the head and tail of the spine leather. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1772 Part 2\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1776): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-150 (Histoire), [Errata leaf], 1- 648 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e15 numbered fold-out plates + 1 unnumbered\u003c\/em\u003e. A little wear, splitting to the lower leather joint between front cover and spine, but solid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1773\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1777): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-134 (Histoire), [1 blank leaf], 1-694 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e15 numbered fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. Some chipping to leather at top of spine. Inner marbled board paper a little worn and torn, and peeling up at the fore edge,  a little staining to upper fore edge corner of first 10 pages with the same stain to fore edge becoming visible on page 175 and really only notable for the next 100 or so pages (see photos). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1775\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1778): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-66 (Histoire), [1], 1-575 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. 12 numbered full page and fold-out plates. A little staining or darker foxing patch to upper outer edge being somewhat noticeable from page 535 to the end of volume. Splitting to leather joint at the lower spine and front cover, but volume very solid. Some loss of leather to the lower edges of volume. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1776\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1779): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-64 (Histoire), 1-742 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 1 'Errata' leaf, 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e25 numbered plates, full page and fold-outs, + 1 unnumbered\u003c\/em\u003e. Some chipping to top edge of leather spine, 1 inch split to leather joint at top of spine and front cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1777\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1780): 2 blank leaves, [10], 1-154 (Histoire), [1 'Errata' leaf], 1-664 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e14 numbered fold-out plates + 1 unnumbered fold-out\u003c\/em\u003e. Some wear, cracking and splitting to leather joint of front cover and spine, but holding strong. A chip to leather at the edge of lower spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1781\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1784): 2 blank leaves, [10], 1-114 (Histoire), [1 leaf half title], 1-773 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e19 full page and fold-out plates\u003c\/em\u003e. A little bit of chipping to the leather at head of spine.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1784\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1778): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-69 (Histoire), [1 leaf half title], 1-658 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. \u003cem\u003e13 numbered full page and fold-out plates + 2 unnumbered fold-outs\u003c\/em\u003e. Splitting and wear to lower leather joint between spine and front cover, but volume is solid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1786\u003c\/span\u003e (published 1788): 2 blank leaves, [8], 1-76 (Histoire), 1-723 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Memoires de Mathematiques et de Physiques), 2 blank leaves. 15 numbered full page and fold-out plates + 2 unnumbered fold-out plates. Some chipping to leather at top edge of spine, splitting to leather between upper apine and front cover, few chips to leather of covers. Bookplate removed to inner front marbled board, closed tear blank endpaper, old faint stain to outer, upper corner starting at page 485 and affecting some of the next 25 pages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTABLE ALPHABETIQUE (Alphabetical Tables or Index)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTome II\u003c\/span\u003e 1699-1710 (published 1729): 4 blank pages, [8 pages Title + 6 pages Adverts], 660 pages, 4 blank end pages. Faint stain to outer, lower corner of some pages. Page 566, likely humorously and purposely, printed as ' 666 '.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTome III\u003c\/span\u003e 1711-1720 (published 1731):  8 blank pages, 376 pages, 6 blank end pages. Cracking at a few interior hinges but volume solid. Some areas of faint toning or staining to inner hinge parts amdd out lower fore edges of pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTome IV\u003c\/span\u003e 1721-1730 (published 1734):  8 blank pages, 360 pages, 1 leaf Errata, 1 leaf Publsiher's Copyright, 8 blank end pages. Numerous pages toned and browned, a natural occurence with paper and ink of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTome V\u003c\/span\u003e 1731-1740 (published 1747):  4 blank pages, xvi, 431 pages, 4 blank end pages. 1 morroco title label missing to spine, back inner marbled papers worn at top edges, small old stain to top edge of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eapproximately 30 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTome VI\u003c\/span\u003e 1741-1750 (published 1758):  4 blank pages, [1 leaf title], 415 pages, 4 blank end pages. faded gilt to lower morroco title label, several instances of cracked inner hinges resulting in some protruding signatures but volume is solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please view photos to better assess condition. 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