Lot 443
Metallurgy.- Webster (John) Metallographia: or, An history of metals. Wherein is declared the signs of ores and minerals both before and after digging, printed by Andrew Clark, for Walter Kettilby, at the Bishops Head in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1671.
Hammer Price: £650
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Metallurgy.- Webster (John) Metallographia: or, An history of metals. Wherein is declared the signs of ores and minerals both before and after digging, the causes and manner of their generations, their kinds, sorts, and differences, first edition, lacking final advertisement f., some spotting or staining, lightly browned, contemporary calf, rebacked, upper cover detached, corners worn, rubbed, [Duveen p.611; Ferguson Ii, pp.531-532; Hoover 867; Cole 1353; Wing W1231A], small 4to, printed by Andrew Clark, for Walter Kettilby, at the Bishops Head in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1671.
⁂ 'Webster's book is one of the earliest and most elaborate works on metallurgy and minerals written in English.' (Cole).
Description
Metallurgy.- Webster (John) Metallographia: or, An history of metals. Wherein is declared the signs of ores and minerals both before and after digging, the causes and manner of their generations, their kinds, sorts, and differences, first edition, lacking final advertisement f., some spotting or staining, lightly browned, contemporary calf, rebacked, upper cover detached, corners worn, rubbed, [Duveen p.611; Ferguson Ii, pp.531-532; Hoover 867; Cole 1353; Wing W1231A], small 4to, printed by Andrew Clark, for Walter Kettilby, at the Bishops Head in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1671.
⁂ 'Webster's book is one of the earliest and most elaborate works on metallurgy and minerals written in English.' (Cole).
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