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[1854] The Wonders of Science or Young Humphry Davy
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Description
Illustrated, Leather Binding, Prize Binding, Rebound
Dated via Jisc. A scarce work.
Celebrative of scientific wonders including the invention of the safety-lamp, the wonderful effects of heat, the wonders of the reflection of light, and more. Written by Henry Mayhew, English journalist and playwright, co-founder of the satirical magazine 'Punch.'
With frontispiece and further vignette illustrations in text.
Condition
Rebound in full calf with five raised bands, titles in gilt to morocco spine label, gilt tooling to spine, gilt blind stamp to front board, marbled edges and endpapers. Externally very smart with only light rubbing to joints and head and tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Light minor spotting to first and last few leaves, pages otherwise generally bright and clean.
Very Good Indeed
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