Description: ** THE WORLD'S OLDEST SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL ** 'An historical account of a strangely self-moving liquor' by Robert Boyle and '... concerning the collection of secants; and the true division of the meridians in the sea-chart' by John Wallis, etc. - in a rare complete issue of Philosophical Transactions, published for the Royal Society of London, No. 176, November 26, 1685. [(Oxford)]: ['Printed at the Theatre' (for the society)], 1685. Pp1187-1210 [numbered sequentially from previous issue]. Illustrated with a fold-out engraved plate. A single original issue, disbound from a larger volume. Condition: Good overall. Text block divided and several leaves and the engraved plate are now loose. Some age-toning to edges of leaves. Light wear to edges of a couple of leaves. Some wear to edges of engraved plate, especially along lower edge, with chip to left corner and minor loss of engraved area. Includes an important paper by Robert Boyle on a 'strangely self-moving liquor'. Gallery images are of the actual item and show general condition. Additional images, and condition or item details, can be provided on request, typically within 24 hours or less. Viewers on mobile devices may need to click on the relevant tab to see a full description. For added peace of mind, we offer a comprehensive returns policy, alongside eBay's own buyer protection policy. We pack solidly, and have much experience despatching items quickly all over the world with trusted and trackable carriers. All items are vintage and genuine. Regards, Kernoozers [member of the trusted PBFA organisation since 2005]. PRINTS BOOKS PHOTOGRAPHS MANUSCRIPTS CURIOSITIES key words:
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Binding: Disbound
Place of Publication: Oxford
Non-Fiction Subject: Medicine
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Robert Boyle, John Wallis
Original/Reproduction: Original
Publisher: Royal Society
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1685
