Tyndall John, Signed (9 results)

rigide. Condition: Bon. Fourth Edition, revised and augmented, 1 vol. 8vo, full calf, spine gilted, with the crest of the Westminster School on the upper cover in gilt and motto "Dat Deus incrementum", all edges gilted, Longmans, Green and Co, London, 1883, XV-464 pp. Offered to G. W. Labertouche by Westminster College (signed by William Gunion Rutherford, scottish scholar and headmaster of Westminster School). Scarce fourth edition, introducing "brief descriptions of the telephones of Bell and Edison, of the microphone, and of the phonograph". John Tyndall (1820-1893) studied with Bunsen and succeeded Michael Faraday. Good (binding a bit rubbed) Langue: Anglais.

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Hand Written Paper Slip Signed by Irish Physicist John Tyndall. Undated. John Tyndall 1820-1893 was a prominent 19th-century Irish physicist. His scientific fame arose in the 1850s from his study of diamagnetism. Later he made discoveries in the realms of infrared radiation and the physical properties of air, proving the connection between atmospheric CO2 and what is now known as the greenhouse effect in 1859. Tyndall also published more than a dozen science books which brought state-of-the-art 19th century experimental physics to a wide audience. From 1853 to 1887 he was professor of physics at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in London. He was elected as a member to the American Philosophical Society in 1868. Size is 105mm x 50mm. Condition is good. Light folding crease. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17795. Signed by Author(s).

7" x 4.5", note paper with embossed Royal Institute of Great Britain seal on header, four mounting tabs on rear corners, light fade across the center from where it was exposed during framing. John Tyndall FRS (Aug 1820 - Dec 1893) was a prominent 19th-century Irish physicist. His initial scientific fame arose in the 1850s from his study of diamagnetism. Later he made discoveries in the realms of infrared radiation and the physical properties of air, proving the connection between atmospheric C02 and what we now know as the Greenhouse Effect in 1859. Tyndall also published more than a dozen science books which brought state-of-the-art 19th century experimental physics to a wide audience. At the time of this writing, from 1853 to 1887 he was professor of physics at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in London. "On my return from Switzerland last night I found here the volume on "Scientific Transcendentalism" by D. M. Might I ask you to send my best thans to the author?" Yours Truly John Tyndall.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Offprint from ''Philosophical Transactions'', 4to, pages 59 - 98, 1 uncoloured lithograph plate, black and white figure in the text. Original wrappers rather worn, some curling to the margins of page corners, marginal tear to the first page of text. Institutional stamp on the front wrapper and title page, inscribed ''from the author'' on the front wrapper. Tyndall's first Memoir on the subject was published in ''Philosophical Transactions'' the previous year to this publication. This paper was read Jan 30 , 1862. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Fourth Edition. Octavo. 557pp +index, plus foldout, illustrated. A fair copy in maroon cloth.Inner hinges cracked Inscribed by Tyndall to "Dr Draper (Astronomer Wm Draper) in 1870. Front cover tender, shaken, wearing at the extremities Inscribed By the Author Owned with Tom Dorn.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Presentation copy, inscribed to Thomas Carlyle "from his ever faithful lieutenant" and signed by the author. With Carlyle's Bookplate on the pastedown. xiii, 277 pp. with 32 pp. of ads dated March 1873. Hardcover, bound in cloth. The binding edge-worn, stained at the front corners, the spine ends frayed, repair to the front endpapers at the fold. Inscribed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. On 8 Oct 1863, John Tyndall sends his regrets and encouragement to (most likely the medical publisher) John Churchill following a conversation they have had regarding the founding of a new scientific journal; he states his busyness as the reason for non-participation. "Dear Sir, On reviewing the work which I have at present in hand I find it to be of such a magnitude as to deter me from committing myself to anything further at present. To my regret therefore I find myself unable to take part in your proposed scientific journal. Still I am persuaded that such a journal of wisely conducted [sic] would be both commercially successful, & would do an immense amount of good. The subject, as I told you yesterday, has more or less occupied the thoughts of some of my friends and myself for the last two or three years. Yours very truly John Tyndall" This is an autograph letter signed on three pages of ivory laid paper. Approx. 3½" x 5 ½."  Item #A01739 John Tyndall (1820-1893) was a man of sciencephysicist, geologist and atmospheric scientist. He is best known for his study of diamagnetism, discoveries in the field of infrared radiation, and the radiative properties of gasses now known as greenhouse effect. His discoveries also led him to speculate on climate change. As a liberal thinker, he also argued for the separation of science and religion. He taught physics at the The Royal Institution and was a prolific writer; he wrote numerous articles on the subjects of science, religion, literature and travel. John Churchill (1801-1875) was an English medical publisher. He published several medical periodicals and the notable works of scientist such as Erasmus Wilson's Anatomist's Vade,  Golding Bird's Manual of Natural Philosophy and Diagnosis of Urinary Deposits, and George Fownes's Manual of Chemistry. Condition: In excellent condition. Signed by Author(s).

1 lettre autographe signée 1 p. In-8 08/02/1892 Encre noire sur papier moucheté. En-tête gaufré « Hind Head House / Haslemere ». Bon Le physicien et alpiniste John Tyndallécrit au relecteur de sonouvrage intituléNew Fragment(1892), où il évoque sa première rencontre avec l'écrivainécossais Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881). En anglais "I fear the word « elastic » must stand. It fairly represents what I felt when Mr Carlyle's fingers closed upon mine. Yours faithfully". ["Je crains que le mot " élastique " doive être conservé. Il représente fidèlement ce que j'ai ressenti lorsque les doigts de M. Carlyle se sont refermés sur les miens". Le mot « elastic » fut bien conservé dans le texte imprimé chez Appleton :"[] that gave to the pressure of her hand an elastic intensity which I have not noticed elsewhere". Physicien et alpiniste irlandais, défenseur du darwinisme.

Tyndall, John. Autograph Letter Signed, 19 July 1872, written in the year he published major work on atmospheric heat absorption that established the physical basis of what is now termed the greenhouse effect. Addressed to poet Matthew Arnold, the letter situates Tyndall within the intellectual networks of Victorian Britain at a moment when his experimental investigations into radiant heat and atmospheric gases were reshaping scientific understanding of climate. "Firstly," he writes, "I promised to send you for a copy a little book about the glaciers, which might have added interest this visit to Switzerland.," signing "John Tyndall." His reference to glaciers is historically resonant: Tyndall's mountaineering studies in the Alps informed his investigations into heat transfer, building upon Fourier's earlier insights and leading to his experimental demonstration in the 1860s and early 1870s that certain gases, including carbon dioxide, absorb and re radiate heat within the atmosphere. In 1872 he expanded these findings in published form, providing a systematic treatment of heat absorption by gases that laid groundwork for later climate science. Tyndall, John. Autograph Letter Signed. 19 July 1872. Two pages, approximately 5.25 x 8.25 inches, signed "John Tyndall." The correspondence belongs to a period of sustained productivity in which Tyndall advanced experimental physics while promoting public scientific education and free thought. In the year following this letter he published The Forms of Water in Clouds & Rivers, Ice & Glaciers (1873), further integrating glaciology with atmospheric physics. Beyond climate related research, Tyndall also conducted experiments on airborne particulates and sterilization, developing a method later termed "Tyndallization" in support of germ theory during exchanges with Louis Pasteur. The present letter thus emerges from the same decade in which Tyndall's work unified laboratory experimentation, alpine field study, and public scientific discourse. Light crease along original fold, age related toning and light foxing; thin vertical tear along left margin approximately 2.5 cm not affecting text; manuscript clear and legible. Overall condition: good. Signed.