2166

Wilkins, John. The Mathematical and Philosophical Works

Currency:USD Category:Books / Antiquarian & Collectible Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Wilkins, John. The Mathematical and Philosophical Works
Wilkins, John. The Mathematical and Philosophical Works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins, Late Lord Bishop of Chester (3 Volumes - 5 Parts in One). London: Printed for J. Nicholson, A. Bell....., 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Ex-Library. Good condition. 1668, 1707, 1708. Title continues - 1) Containing The Discovery of a New World or a Discourse Tending to Prove That Tis Probable There May Be Another Habitable World on the Moon; 2) Tis Probable Our Earth is One of the Planets; 3) Mercury-Showing How a Man may with Privacy and Speed Communicate his Thoughts to a Friend at any Distance; 4) Mathematical Magick; 5) Philosophical Language. 2 ffp, double frontis, title-viii, title [1] 2 To the Reader, 2 Propositions, 274pp, title [1] 8, 90pp, title, [1] 6, 184pp. Bound in blind stamped leather, raised bands on spine, gilt outer edges. Wear to top/heel of backstrip, covers starting with hinges cracked, signature torn off from top of title page (not affecting the text), light foxing. BINDING TIGHT. TEXT ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT. In a protective mylar cover.