Rational Recreations, in Which the Principles of Numbers and Natural Philosophy are Clearly and Copiously Elucidated, By a Series of Easy, Entertaining, Interesting Experiments. Among Which are All Those Commonly Performed with the Cards

W. Hooper

Published by L. Davis, J. Robson and G. Robinson, 1774

About this Item

VOL 1; Fair. Worn and rubbed leather boards, the front one attached by the three strings only; the spine, cracked down the hinges, with four raised bands, one maroon label only, lettered in gilt. Internally bookplate to front pastedown, lacking all prior to title page; remaining contents, with 12 plates, clean and tight. Pp, xvi, 267 + (1). Vol 2: Good. Leather boards less rubbed but loss of leather 1 cm x 3 cm on lower front edge. The spine, with five raised bands, maroon label lettered in gilt and green one with the number 2; cracking to hinges but holding firm. Internally bookplate to front pastedown; some browning to endpapers, rest of contents clean and tight. Pp, (6), xi + (1), 280 + (2). 19 plates, Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rational Recreations, in Which the Principles of Numbers and Natural Philosophy are Clearly and Copiously Elucidated, By a Series of Easy, Entertaining, Interesting Experiments. Among Which are All Those Commonly Performed with the Cards
• Publisher: L. Davis, J. Robson and G. Robinson
• Publication Date: 1774
• Language: English
• Binding: Full-Leather
• Condition: Fair