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    By [John Ayrton Paris]
    London   Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green
    7.5" by 5" xviii, 316, viii, 314, vi, 207pp.
    A complete three volume set of this illustrated philosophical study of sport bound into one volume, the first edition.
    By [John Ayrton Paris]

    1827 Philosophy in Sport Made Science in Earnest; Being an Attempt to Illustrate the First Principles of Natural Philosophy by the Aid of Popular Toys and Sports

    London   Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green
    7.5" by 5" xviii, 316, viii, 314, vi, 207pp.
    A complete three volume set of this illustrated philosophical study of sport bound into one volume, the first edition.
    £165.00
    : 1kgs / : 971T43
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    First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

    Complete in three volumes, bound in one. First edition. Illustrated throughout. A scientific publication, serving as an attempt to illustrate the foundational principles of natural philosophy through the lens of popular toys and sports, aiming to engage the youthful mind in scientific exploration while encompassing the fun aspects of play. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces Tom Seymour, who has returned home from school to Overton Lodge, where his family eagerly awaits him. His father proposes to teach Tom about natural philosophy using toys, intending to evoke both learning and enjoyment. Written by John Ayrton Paris, a British physician and a possible inventor of the thaumatrope with W. Phillips in April 1825. Illustrated by George Cruikshank, a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. Bound by Sotheran & Co., London.

    Condition

    Bound in half crushed morocco with marbled boards. Externally, sound with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Minor loss to the paper on the boards, with a small crack to the head of the rear joint. Front hinge tender. Internally, firmly bound with the front free endpaper loosening. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting, predominantly to the first and last few pages. Minor age toning to the endpapers. Bound by Sotheran & Co., London.

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