Lot 141
Wilkins (John) Mathematicall Magick. Or, The Wonders That may be performed by Mechanicall Geometry, first edition, Printed by M. F. for Sa. Gellibrand, 1648.
Hammer Price: £2,200
Description
Wilkins (John) Mathematicall Magick. Or, The Wonders That may be performed by Mechanicall Geometry, first edition, initial blank leaf present, woodcut and engraved illustrations, some water-staining, contemporary calf, rebacked preserving original spine, glazed, [Wing W2198], 4to, Printed by M. F. for Sa. Gellibrand, 1648.
⁂ Includes a section on a 'submarine ark' and its benefits.
Provenance: William Hanbury of Kelmarsh, Northants (bookplate)
Description
Wilkins (John) Mathematicall Magick. Or, The Wonders That may be performed by Mechanicall Geometry, first edition, initial blank leaf present, woodcut and engraved illustrations, some water-staining, contemporary calf, rebacked preserving original spine, glazed, [Wing W2198], 4to, Printed by M. F. for Sa. Gellibrand, 1648.
⁂ Includes a section on a 'submarine ark' and its benefits.
Provenance: William Hanbury of Kelmarsh, Northants (bookplate)
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