Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained, and Adapted to the Comprehension of Young Pupils. Illustrated with Plates.

John Lauris Blake

Published by Gould, Kendall and Lincoln, Boston, 1839

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Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained, and Adapted to the Comprehension of Young Pupils. Illustrated with Plates. By Rev. J.L. Blake and printed in Boston by Gould, Kendall and Lincoln. 1839, 276 pp plus bookseller catalogue and plates, 7.25 x 4.75 , 8vo, full leather hardcover. In fair condition, with some rubbing and wear to boards and spine. Some loss around head and heel of spine, along with some restoration work and gluing to spine and hinges. Text block remains bound well, with some looseness to pages towards front and rear. Markings and marginalia near front and back of piece. Includes 27 black-and-white plates at rear, with part of Plate XI lost. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce astronomical piece by John Lauris Blake (1788-1857), an American clergyman and author from New Hampshire, best know for his General Biographical Dictionary. COLN1839BCDG-0224-aj1097.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in which the Elements of that Science are Familiarly Explained, and Adapted to the Comprehension of Young Pupils. Illustrated with Plates.
• Publisher: Gould, Kendall and Lincoln, Boston
• Publication Date: 1839
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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