Shelfmark
Fl.9.04(06)
Author
Title
A sequel to the Experiments and observations tending to illustrate the nature and properties of electricity: wherein it is presumed, by a series of experiments expresly for that purpose, that the source of the electrical power, and its manner of acting are demonstrated. Addressed to the Royal Society. By William Watson, F.R.S.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London, : Printed for C. Davis, printer to the Royal Society, against Gray's-Inn, Holbourn., MDCCXLVI. [1746]
Physical description
[2], 80 p., [1] folded leaf of plates ; 19 cm. (8vo)
Note
Signatures: [A]1 B-F⁸.
Note
Printed by William Bowyer; his records show a total of 1250 copies printed.
Note
Reissued in the same year with cancel title as "The second edition".
Note
Price from imprint: price One Shilling and Six-Pence.
Citation/references note
Maslen and Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 3372
Citation/references note
ESTC, T47469
Provenance
Booklabel of Nicholas Mann, recording donation to Eton College in 1754.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with five raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on front endpaper.
Subject
Electricity Early works to 1850.
Added entry--name
Davis, Charles, ? - -1755 publisher.
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B42126