Shelfmark
Cr.1.3.13(04)
Author
Title
Difficiles nugæ: or, Observations touching the Torricellian experiment, and the various solutions of the same, especially touching the weight and elasticity of the air.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed by W. Godbid, for William Shrewsbury, at the sign of the Bible in Duck-Lane, M.DC.lXXIV [1674].
Physical description
[6], 304, [8]p, plates ; 8vo.
Note
Attributed by Wing and DNB to Matthew Hale.
Note
First leaf is blank.
Note
Another edition is a reissue with 48 additional pages.
Note
Erroneously identified as Wing H239 on UMI microfilm set "Early English books, 1641-1700", reel 32.
Note
Wants plates.
With note
[Bound with:] R. Boyle "Medicina hydrostatica ...", 1690.
With note
[Bound with:] "Tracts written by the Honourable Robert Boyle, containing new experiments ...", [1672?].
Citation/references note
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), H238; ESTC R228007
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms International, 1961. 1 microfilm reel ; 35mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 32:08).
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College Library.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of James Erskine of Alva.
Provenance
?Signature: "Goerge Walker".
Binding
18th century blind-stamped, panelled calf.
Subject
Subject
Meteorology Early works to 1800.
Subject
Atmospheric pressure Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Godbid, William printer, Printer.
Added entry--name
Shrowsbury, William, fl. 1673 - 1700 Bookseller.
Added entry--name
Erskine, James, 1722 - 1796 Lord Alva, former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B15331