Description: The Philosophical Transactions Author: Jones, Henry Title: The Philosophical Transactions Publication: Knapton, 1731 Edition: 2nd Edition Description: Hardcover. Very Good / No Jacket. THE PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS (FROM THE YEAR 1700 TO THE YEAR 1720) ABRIDG'D. In Two Volumes. Vol. IV. Containing Part I. The Mathematical Papers. Part II. The Physiological Papers. The Second Edition. Jones, Henry (ed.) WITH KINO'S CALIFORNIA MAP London: Printed for J. and J. Knapton, 1731. Second edition, 4 to. 2 vols in 1. (24) 476; 326, (8)pp. Index. With the imprimatur leaf. Illustrated with 19 engraved folding plates, complete. A phenomenal rare volume noted especially for Eusebio Francisco Kino's map which, like the rest of the book, is in very good condition, neat and bright and crisp. Substantial thick heavy 4to. volume with a great many fold-out copper engravings - anatomical, elephant, spiders, medical, geographical, &c. The Kino map is titled, A Passage by Land to California Discover'd by ye. Rev. Fathr. Eusebius Francis Kino, Jesuite between ye Years 1698 & 1701. This is the second English edition of Kino's historic map which refutes California being an island (a myth which continued to thrive). Along with the map is intriguing text - Of a Passage by Land to California, and a Description of that Country - containing the wonderful report of Francisco Maria Piccolo. Other contents include Of the Inoculation of the Small-pox, Microscopical Observations, Of a Child Crying in the Womb, The Antiquity of the Venereal Disease, Of the Veins and Arteries, New Teeth after 80 Years: and of Sugar, Roman Antiquities found in Britain, natural history, voyages and travels, A Remarkable Instance of Opium, The History of an Extraordinary Scurvy, The Osteology of an Elephant, Of the Method of Computing Interest, The Wood-Pecker's Tongue, Manuscripts, Printing, and Of the Invention and Progress of Printing, observations on the opossum, much medical content, and a great deal more. Original leather boards (worn), nicely rebacked, handsome leather spine, ribbed and blind-stamped. Internally, this is the brightest issue of a Phil. Trans. volume we have handled, scattered foxing and spotting (at edges for the most part), mostly very clean and crisp throughout including the many plates. Housed in custom-made slipcase. $1,500. Seller ID: 1308009 Bookbid Rare Books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the leading association of rare book dealers in America. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service, including helping collectors build their collections, appraising books and manuscripts for insurance and tax purposes, and buying books or selling books on consignment. We are located in Beverly Hills, California, and can be visited at all the major rare book fairs in California. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and other shipping methods are also available upon request. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Beverly Hills, California
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Author: Jones, Henry
Publisher: Knapton
Year Printed: 1731
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
