Shelfmark
Gb.6.08(01)
Author
Title
New experiments physico-mechanicall, touching the spring of the air, and its effects, (made, for the most part, in a new pneumatical engine) written by way of letter to the Right Honourable Charles Lord Viscount of Dungarvan, eldest son to the Earl of Corke / By the Honorable Robert Boyle Esq;.
Varying form of title
Nevv experiments physico-mechanicall
Varying form of title
Boyle's experime
Publication, distribution, etc.
Oxford : Printed by H: Hall, printer to the University, for Tho: Robinson, 1660.
Physical description
[32], 89, 100-399, [3]p, [1] folded leaf of plates ; 17cm. (8vo.)
Note
Half-title reads: Nevv experiments physico-mechanicall touching the air.
Note
Bound with one other item.
Note
Ms. contents list pasted inside front board.
Note
Text is continuous despite pagination.
Note
The final leaf is blank.
Note
Annotation on Thomason copy: "August".
Citation/references note
Thomason, E.1834[1]; Wing (2nd ed., 1994), B3998; Fulton, J. Boyle, 13; Madan, III, 2484; ESTC R19421
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich.: University Microfilms International, 1964. 1 microfilm reel; 35mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700: 128:8).
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms International, 1979. 1 microfilm reel ; 35mm. (Thomason Tracts; 228:E.1834[1]).
Provenance
Book-label of John Reynolds, recording donation to Eton College in 1751.
Binding
17th century dark brown calf; triple blind fillets to form a border; rebacked; red spine label; spine title: "Boyle's experime".
Subject
Air Early works to 1800.
Subject
Air-pump Early works to 1800.
Subject
Physics Early works to 1800.
Subject
Pneumatics Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Hall, Henry, active 1642 - 1680 printer.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B25414