Dialogues on the Microscope, Intended for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young Persons, Desirous of Investigating the Wonders of the Minuter Parts of Creation: containing an account of the principles of vision; and of the construction and management of the most improved and generally useful microscopes; with their application to the discoveries made by them in the different kingdoms of the natural world; in Two Volumes, Volume One only

The Rev. J. Joyce

Published by J. Johnson and Co., London, 1812

About this Item

Small half-leather hardcover with green-gray spine with gilt lettering; marbled boards; 232 pages; 7 b&w plates at end; 1812 on title page is the only date. Good plus condition: mild wear and a little scuffing to binding; straight; hinges cracked inside but holding very well; old bookplate of one Thomas Buchanan Esq., Powis; pages are quite nice albeit not perfect. Size: 24mo - over 5 - 5¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 124455

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dialogues on the Microscope, Intended for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young Persons, Desirous of Investigating the Wonders of the Minuter Parts of Creation: containing an account of the principles of vision; and of the construction and management of the most improved and generally useful microscopes; with their application to the discoveries made by them in the different kingdoms of the natural world; in Two Volumes, Volume One only
• Publisher: J. Johnson and Co., London
• Publication Date: 1812
• Binding: Half-Leather
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science / Math / Natural History / Animals
  • Vintage & Antiquarian