Colonel James Capper (2 results)

pp. xix, (i) 211, (i) Errata. 6 folding tables. Contemporary half calf rubbed and a bit worn, spine gilt, end-papers renewed some time ago, presentation inscription from the author to MRS. W. NICHOLL, one of the folding tables with an old vertical repair which has resulted in the loss of a few letters to each side of the repair, one leaf with lower corner torn not affecting text, apart from these faults, the text is clean and bright. *COPAC locates 6 copies; it is very scarce in commerce.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). First edition. The very scarce first edition of this collection of tracts about meteorology, gardening and farming, by Col. James Capper. The very scarce first edition of this work.The work of British East India Company officer James Capper, who was also a writer and meteorologist, who had an interest also in agriculture.With five folding tables. Collated, complete.Capper's meteorological work includes discussion of lunar weather, kitchen gardens, whirlwinds, atmospheric electricity, and the use of the thermometer and barometer.Retaining the half title.With errata to the rear.Undated; dated circa 1810 via Jisc.With the armorial bookplate of Christopher Norbury to the front pastedown, and with a typed label also reading 'bought at the sale of books belonging to: Richard & Thomas Knight at Downton Castle on November 22, 1951' also to the front pastedown. With a further inscription to the head of the front free endpaper. In the original paper covered boards. Bumping to back strip head and tail. Spotting to boards. Bookplate and further label to front pastedown, and inscription to head of front free endpaper. Front hinge lightly strained prior to half title, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good. book.