1834-1854 On the first Hurricane of September 1853, in the Atlantic; with a Chart; and Notices of other Storms; Report on the Meteorology of Toronto; Observations on the Hurricanes and Storms of the West Indies and the Coast of the United States to which are added Summary Statements of Some of the Leading Facts in Meteorology; On the Gales and Hurricanes of the Western Atlantic
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Folding Maps, Folding Plates, Leather Binding, Very Scarce
A desirable volume containing four very scarce meteorology reports, extracted from various journals, magazines and reports where they were issued. With three written by American meteorologist William Charles Redfield and one by Irish geophysicist Edward Sabine.
Bound together here in half calf, with a spine title label. Also charmingly fitted with a slip to the rear pastedown holding a clear wind compass.
Redfield was the first president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Sabine was was the 30th president of the Royal Society, particularly noted for leading the effort in establishing a system of magnetic observations in various parts of British territory all over the globe.
Includes the following reports:
On the first Hurricane of September 1853, in the Atlantic; with a Chart; and Notices of other Storms by W. C. Redfield (Extracted from the American Journal of Science and Arts, Volume XVIII, Second Series - 1854)
Report on the Meteorology of Toronto by Edward Sabine (From the Report of the British Association for the Advancement of Science for 1844) - 1845. With three folding charts.
Observations on the Hurricanes and Storms of the West Indies and the Coast of the United States to which are added Summary Statements of Some of the Leading Facts in Meteorology by W. C. Redfield (From the American Journal of Science and Arts, No. 1. Vol. XXV) c1834
On the Gales and Hurricanes of the Western Atlantic by W. C. Redfield (Extract from the Nautical Magazine) 1836, dated from a copy held at the British Library. With a folding map.
Condition
Bound in half calf, with marbled paper covered boards and a spine title label. Externally, heavily rubbed to the extremities, however hinges and joints remain firm. Bookplate of Wm Dillworth Howard to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a few scattered spots, most concentrated to 'Gales and Hurricanes' report and folding map.
Good
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