Richard Helsham (55 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Facsimile of the 4 th ed. of 1767.Originally published in 1737. Clean and bright copy with minimal wear, light spotting to top edgep.404 plus plates.A quality facsimile , clear and bright.Will requirte additional overseas shipping charges.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the principles of natural philosophy, drawing on principles, forces, and powers that are inherent in all matter, to explain a wide range of physical phenomena. Building upon the groundbreaking work of Sir Isaac Newton and other notable philosophers, the author examines concepts such as attraction, a force that causes minute particles of matter to tend toward one another; the cohesive properties of solid bodies; the union of particles in liquids; the behavior of gases; and the principles of gravity. Accessible to those with a basic understanding of the subject, this book is a valuable resource for students of physics, natural philosophy, and the history of scientific thought. It provides a rich exploration of the fundamental principles that govern the physical world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book reveals the principles that govern the force of gravity and the laws that govern the motion of falling bodies. The author skillfully illuminates the history of physics by shedding light on theories proposed by eminent scientists, including Newton and Galileo. By explaining complex scientific concepts in a lucid manner, this book makes the study of physics accessible to a broader audience. The author's groundbreaking discoveries regarding gravity's impact on bodies in motion laid the foundation for future scientific advancements and continue to shape our understanding of the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Illustrated p/back. Condition: VG-Fine. 1st Thus. facs.t.p.+18 (editors' Intro. 'Helsham and the Rise of Newtonian Physics')+ x+404+(6, 11 Plates); an excellent copy marred only by v.sl.corner rubbing and sl.dust-marking to bottom edge of textblock. The scholarly editorial essay makes this the best modern reissue for academic purposes. Apparently scarce. Size: 13.5 Cm x 20 Cm.…

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 440 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Paper Covers. Condition: Very Good. Fourth Edition. pp x, 404, 2 (Books printed for J. Nourse, Bookseller to His Majesty), Eleven Plates. The author (1683-1738), described as Professor of Physick and Natural Philosophy in the University of Dublin [Trinity College], was born in Kilkenny. A collection of 23 Lectures - topics, among others, Of [Magnetic] Attraction; Of the Centre of Gravity; Of Compound Engines; Of Hydrostaticks; Of Light. Plain paper wrapper. Binding and text in very good condiiton.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. A Course of Lectures in Natural Philosophy, Richard Helsham, Published by Bryan Robinson, printed for J. Nourse, London, 1767, 404 pages plus publisher's list, with eight fold-out plates, leather, 8vo. In fair condition. Boards are afflicted with past water damage that permeates and effects end pages. Corners show signs of being swollen with water and have loss. Hinges are cracking, but intact. Nice spine with raised bands and gilt work. Previous owner's name on front paste down with old hand marginalia. Torn front end page. Sporadic thumb marks throughout. Plates fold out with ease. Light foxing throughout. Binding intact. Please see photos. Richard Helsham was an 18th-century Dublin Medical doctor, a well-known public figure, and a personal physician to Johnathan Swift, author or "Gulliver's Travels". Following his death, in 1739, his pupil Bryan Robinson, another doctor, published this book. Robinson added a preface, quoting Newton on methodology in physics. This went through eight editions, this is the fourth. It became a very popular university physics textbook for almost a century. COLN1767BHIA.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Fifth Edition. 8vo. Original calf. 404 pp. Complete with the 11 folding plates. Ink names to title. Some scratches and wear to calf, but still a lovely copy of this uncommon Dublin edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. A Very Good copy of the second edition that has been rebound in full brown leather with gilt titles on black leather spine labels. All folding plates present and in Very Good condition. 494pp 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Second Edition. Extremely scarce in the trade, there being only a single additional copy available on-line. Stated Second Edition, bound in calf leather, gilt lettered title over red Morocco leather in one spine compartment. Richard Helsham, M.D., was also a Professor of Physics and Natural Philosophy in Dublin, Ireland and, at the time, a contemporary of and friend to the likes of Jonathan Swift. He discourses simply upon hydro- and electrostatic, air, wind, pulleys, light, color, and other aspects of the natural world. A perfectly serviceable reference copy; nothing fancy, but complete. Printed for J. Nourse, at the Lamb, without Temple-Bar. Bound in scuffed and rubbed leather, protected in stiff plastic, but the front board is nearly detached, holding on by two threads. Upper joints cracked a bit, rubbing to, scuffing of spine head and foot. Red-speckled fore- and bottom-edges, top-stained in red. Five raised bands to spine of this octavo format text, red and black lettering to title page. Generally clean interior, a few dog-eared pages. Plentiful lectures ranging from "Of Attraction" and "Of Repulsion and Central Forces" to "Of Friction" and "Of the Motion of Projects." xi [1], 2-404 pp. and with plentiful fine black-and-white illustrations hors-texte and in fold-out.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.…

Condition: A very good to excellent copy. Edition : 2nd edition., recent ¼ calf with marbled boards. Spine with 6 compartments of raised bands, red morocco lable with gilt title on two, all edges tinted red, The author was professor of physics and natural philosophy at the University of Dublin and part of important Jonathan Swift literary circle. The book covers attraction, the pulley, friction, hydrostatics, pneumatics, sound, light, colours, ?catoptricks?, etc., Size : 8vo, With 11 folding plates. Title printed in red and black with printer?s device, P. title, blank, X, 404, (2).…