The Philosophical Transactions and Collections, To the end of the year MDCC [. to the year 1750]. Abridged and disposed under general heads.

PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS.

Published by London: printed for W. Innys, R. Ware, J. and P. Knapton, S. Birt, [& various others across the series], 1734-56

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A complete set of the abridged version of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society till 1750, in mixed editions; scarce on the market as a complete set in a contemporary binding, the series is an imposing and wonderfully illustrated survey of evolving scientific knowledge over the period, the Royal Society being the chief organ of the scientific community at the time. Comprising first editions of vols. VI-XI, fifth editions of vols. I-III, and third editions of vols. IV-V. ESTC T199443; T199438; T103705; T103701; T103700. 11 vols (228 x 171 mm). With 314 folding copper plates. Uniform mid-18th-century calf, twin red morocco labels, gilt in compartments with urn and foliate tooling, light blue speckled edges. Joints cracked but holding (a couple a little loose but none close to detaching), rather worn with various labels lost or chipped, contents generally a little browned, nonetheless a sound, presentable set, the folding plates without tears, without any restoration.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Philosophical Transactions and Collections, To the end of the year MDCC [. to the year 1750]. Abridged and disposed under general heads.
• Publisher: London: printed for W. Innys, R. Ware, J. and P. Knapton, S. Birt, [& various others across the series], 1734-56