Shelfmark
Gb.6.16
Author
Title
Experiments, notes, &c. about the mechanical origine or production of divers particular qualities : : among which is inserted a discourse of the imperfection of the chymist's doctrine of qualities; together with some reflections upon the hypothesis of alcali and acidum. / By the honourable Robert Boyle, esq; Fellow of the Royal Society.
Edition
The second edition.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed, and sold by Sam. Smith, at the Prince's Arms in St. Paul's Church-yard., 1690..
Physical description
[8], 1, 6-21, [1]; [2], 28, [2], 29-44, 43-105, [1]; 35, [1]; 31, [1]; 50, [2]; 38, [2]; [2], 7, [1], 3-56; 34, [2]; [2], 69, [1]; [6], 46; [4], 20; [2], 38 p. ; 18 cm. (8vo.)
Note
Includes 11 tracts, each of which has its own title-page, has separate paging, and has been cataloged separately elsewhere.
Note
Wing CD-ROM, 1996 fails to mention that this is the second edition.
Formatted contents note
Of the mechanical origine of heat and cold -- Experiments and observations about the mechanical production of tasts -- Experiments and observations about the mechanical production of odours -- Of the imperfection of the chymist's doctrine of qualities -- Reflections upon the hypothesis of alcali and acidum -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical origine and production of volatility -- Experimental notes of the mechanical origine or production of fixtness -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical origine or production of corrosiveness and corrosibility -- Of the mechanical causes of chymical precipitation -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical production of magnetism -- Experiments and notes about the mechanical origine or production of electricity.
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-Rom, 1996), B3977A
Citation/references note
ESTC, R173032
Provenance
Book label of John Reynolds on front pastedown, recording donation to Eton College in 1751.
Binding
Contemporary dark brown sprinkled calf; blind tooled double fillet border with small fleur-de-lys fleurons at each corner; gold tooled scroll roll on board edges; blind tooled double fillet and dot-and-swag roll on spine; red morocco spine label with gold tooled dot roll and title; five raised bands; red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
This copy is that used for the reproduction on Early English Books Online.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: Ff.7.19.
Copy-specific note
Imperfect: A4 of the fourth series of pagination is slightly damaged, affecting text on verso.
Subject
Science Methodology Early works to 1800.
Subject
Chemistry Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Reynolds, John, 1671 - 1758 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London
Identifier
B10280