Mar 09, 2017 - Sale 2438

Sale 2438 - Lot 201

Unsold
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
HUTTON, CHARLES. A Philosophical and Mathematical Dictionary, containing an Explanation of the Terms . . . comprised under the Heads Mathematics, Astronomy, and Philosophy both Natural and Experimental . . . New Edition, with Numerous Additions and Improvements. 41 engraved plates. Half-titles. 2 volumes. 4to, 273x214 mm, contemporary tree sheep, spine ends chipped, covers detached or starting; varying foxing of contents, mainly affecting text in second volume and most plates. 19th-century bookplates of the Yates Union Free School. London: Printed for the Author, 1815

Additional Details

First published in 1795, 'still used by historians as a valuable source' (ODNB). DSB VI, 577; Houzeau & Lancaster 9396.