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Historie Générale et Particuliere de L'électricité...3 volumes, 1752

Paris: Chez Rollin, 1752. First printing. Hardcover. First edition, 1752, 3 volumes, small 8vo, contemporary calf, gilt spines, very good, spine gilt a little dull and rubbed, light wear to joints, evidence of bookplate removal to pastedowns, contents very good, has folding plate at end of third volume, corners a little rubbed and rounded, solidly bound, pp. x, 197, (2) 190 (4), (2) 260 (6 - including folding plate). Survey of developments of electrity include Franklin, giving him extensive coverage from pp. 174-186 of the first volume. Very Good. Item #H2691

Price: $575.00