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Engravings of Famous Scientists and Engineers
lot 299 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
comprising of 4 folio prints of: 1- James Watt, LLD, F.R.S. after the painting by C.F.von Breda in the National Portrait Gallery, London Engraved by ... read more
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A Fine Engraving of the Engineer Matthew Boulton
lot 300 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
the engraving titled 'Matthew Boulton ESQ, FRS & SA, from an original picture by Sir William Beechy RA in the possession of his son, Matthew Robinson ... read more
Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 1
An Early Micro-Photograph of a Flea
lot 301 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Early 20th Century photograph of a flea, by J. G Bradbury, in a glazed oak frame
Sold for £75 Result plus buyers premium More details 3
Harris, Philip, Original Board Room Portrait
lot 302 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
English, c.1860, large portrait of Philip Harris with a label to the reverse which reads 'Philip Harris (1801 - 1866) Chemist & Druggist, This ... read more
Estimated at £180 - £220 More details 1
Large Geological Map - Carte Géologique de la France
lot 303 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
the cartouch reads 'Ministere Des Travaux Publics Carte Géologique de la France, 1905, printed on 24 sections mounted on linen, with map sellers ... read more
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3 Large Didactic Astronomical Lithographs
lot 304 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Comprising of a lithograph titled 'Bewegung Der Erde Um Die Sonne', another titled 'Bewegung Des Mondes Un Die Erde' and ''Sonnen - Und ... read more
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Ernst Rutherford, Receipt & Envelope
lot 305 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
An interesting Receipt to Prof. Sir E. Rutherford from Ryder & Amies, Taylors, Robe Makers & General Outfitters at Kings Parade and Senate Hill House ... read more
Estimated at £300 - £500 More details 2
Dr. William D. Coolidge, Signed Image
lot 306 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
card mounted article concerning Dr. William D. Coolidge from Modern Medicine, February 12th 1968 signed and dated below on the card backing, the ... read more
Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 1
Physics - Tyndal, John, Irish Physicist
lot 307 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
ALS signed John Tyndall, apologizing that he cannot attend to lecture at Guildford due to ill health and work, letter with ome tears along folds, ... read more
Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 2
A Victorian Engineers Document for Setting up a Steam Engine
lot 308 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
English dated November 2nd 1869, and signed in pen S. Thompson Gateshead on Tyne, the document detailing the fine setting up of a steam engine ... read more
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4 Large Hand Drawn Victorian Plans Of a Mill Steam Engines
lot 309 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Comprising of a large assembly drawing of a mill engine on a stone bed with a condenser (?) assembly below, drawn in pen, ink and wash, 95cm x 60cm; ... read more
Estimated at £80 - £120 More details 5
Large Hand Drawn Victorian Plans Of a Winding Engine
lot 310 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
English, dated Nov 1st 1898, hand-drawn plans of a Compound Steam Engine, the first image showing the engine in plan, the second showing one of the ... read more
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lot 311 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Observatoire De Besancon, book of plates for corrections to the Meridian telescope with a good mounted albumen print of the grand telescope in use, ... read more
Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 2
Original Dollond Microscope Instruction Manual
lot 312 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
English, titled ' DIRECTIONS FOR USING THE MICROSCOPIC APPARATUS CONSISTING OF THE DOUBLE, SINGLE AND OPAQUE MICROSCOPES; MADE BY P. and J DOLLOND, ... read more
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Science - John Thomas Quekett, Signed Manuscript Letter
lot 313 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
the letter on folded cartridge paper with watermark for 1830, reads 'Royal College of Surgeons, January 10th, My Dear Sir, I Would feel particularly ... read more
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Large Hand Drawn Plans Of a Winding Engine
lot 314 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
English, dated 29.3.23, hand-drawn plans of a Compound Steam Engine, each with the engineering company of 'Messrs, Robt. Broadbent & Sons' in stencil, ... read more
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Darwin, Charles, Philosophical Magazine, Icebergs
lot 315 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
The London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science, vol. X - Fourth Series, July - December 1855, London, Taylor and ... read more
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Charles Darwin, Period Articles and Journals
lot 316 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
1 - Nature a Weekly Illustrated Journal of Science, Volume XVIII, May 1878 to October 1878, London and New York, Macmillan and Co., 1878, Stamp to ... read more
Estimated at £400 - £800 More details 26
Francis Darwin, Period Journals
lot 317 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
comprising of 1 - 2 - The Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany, Vol.XXIV, London: Sold at the Society's Apartments and By Longmans, Green, Reader ... read more
Estimated at £300 - £500 More details 7
Voyage of the Challenger, the Atlantic A Preliminary Account of the General Results
lot 317A (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Voyage of the Challenger, the Atlantic A Preliminary Account of the General Results of the Exploring Voyage of H.M.S Challenger, During the year 1873 ... read more
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Rontgen, Wilhelm, Eine neue Art von Strahlen [About a new kind of rays]
lot 318 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Offprint of Rontgen's announcement of the discovery of the X-ray, Original paper wrappers, first issue of the "2. Auflage," with the wrappers of the ... read more
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Wilhelm Röntgen, An Archive of Period Articles Concerning X-rays
lot 319 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Comprising: Scientific American, 8th February 1896, Prof. Roentgen´s Discovery on the first page, one of the first papers in America announcing the ... read more
Estimated at £150 - £250 More details 5
lot 320 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Sitzungsberichte der Kaiserlichen Akademie Der Wissenschaften, 1874‘, Oct (8vo), original yellow paper wrappers, , published ‘Wien, Aus Der, K. K. ... read more
Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 2
lot 321 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
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Estimated at £150 - £250 More details
Thomson, J. J. over 25 Period Journals Containing Many of His Most Important Works
lot 322 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Over 30 Journals and articles by J. J. Thomson, including the early work with cathode rays that led Thomson to the discovery of the electron. ... read more
Estimated at £800 - £1,200 More details 41
William Henry Bragg, Period Journals
lot 323 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
comprising of: 1 - Proceedings of the Royal Society, Series A. Vol.89 No.607, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, August 1, 1913, first edition, ... read more
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An Archive of Period Articles Concerning Madame Curie
lot 324 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Comprising of , Scientific American, printed New York, 5th Nov 1904, with an article by Daniel Bellet discussing the discovery of Radium, folio. ... read more
Estimated at £100 - £200 More details 2
An Autographed Letter and Archive of Period Articles Concerning William Crookes
lot 325 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
comprising: An autograph letter dated 25 November 1882, Signed to Mr Barrett concerning the return of his own son from Glasgow and their intended ... read more
Estimated at £150 - £250 More details 1
Ernst Rutherford, Period Journals
lot 326 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Comprising of: 1 – Proceedings of Royal Society, Series A. Vol81 No. A 546, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, original wrappers, E Rutherford, F.R.S. ... read more
Estimated at £500 - £800 More details 3
Ernst Rutherford, Period Journals, Inc. Splitting of the Atom
lot 327 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
1- The London, Edinburgh and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science, Sixth Series No.217 January 1919, Ernst Rutherford's paper in 4 ... read more
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Einstein Albert. Le principe de relativité et ses conséquences dans la physique moderne
lot 328 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Comprising of: 1 - Archives des Sciences physiques et naturelles, Quatrième période, No.1 15 Janvier. Geneva: Bureau des Archives, 1910 and Fevrier ... read more
Estimated at £1,800 - £2,200 More details 16
EINSTEIN, Albert, E=mc2: The Most Urgent Problem of Our Time in Science illustrated
lot 329 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Collection of Journals comprising of: 1 - Albert Einstein, E=mc2: The Most Urgent Problem of Our Time in Science illustrated 1 pp. 16-17, April 1946, ... read more
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La Theorie du Rayonnement et les Quanta, Einstein; Curie; Plank, Rutherford, et al.
lot 330 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
La Theorie du Rayonnement et les Quanta, Conseil de Physique, un conseil scientifique (sorte de Congres prive) s'est reuni a Bruxelles, Sous les ... read more
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000 More details 5
Stephen Hawking, Helium Production in an Anisotropic Big-Bang Cosmology
lot 331 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
1 - Nature A Weekly Journal of Science, Volume 209, January 1 1966 to March 26 1966, London, Macmillan (Journals, Ltd, New York: St Martins Press INC, ... read more
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Stephen Hawking, Helium Production in an Anisotropic Big-Bang Cosmology
lot 332 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Nature A Weekly Journal of Science, Volume 209, No. 5030, March 26 1966, London, Macmillan (Journals) ltd, original orange wrappers, with first ... read more
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800 More details 2
Chandrasekhar Subrahmanyan, Collection of Journals and Articles
lot 333 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Comprising of the following bound journals, 1 – The London, Edinburgh and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science, Vol. 11, January 1931, ... read more
Estimated at £800 - £1,200 More details 7
lot 334 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac O.M. F.R.S. (8 August 1902 – 20 October 1984) was an English theoretical physicist regarded by many as one of the most ... read more
Estimated at £400 - £600 More details 14
Louise-Victor de Broglie Autographed Document
lot 335 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
a printed scientific offprint from 'C. R. Acad. Sc. Paris' titled 'Physique Theoreique. - Sur les veritables idees de base de la Mechanique ... read more
Estimated at £600 - £800 More details 1
Freeman John Dyson, Radiation Theories of Tomonaga, Schwinger, and Feynman
lot 336 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
The Physical Review, Volume 75, Second Series, Number 1, January 1, 1949, published for the American Physical Society, black cloth spine with gold ... read more
Estimated at £300 - £500 More details 4
MILLIKAN, R. A. (Nobel prize in physics 1923) Period Journals & Articles
lot 337 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
1 - The Physical Review, A Journal of Experimental & Theoretical Physics, conducted by the American Physical Society, Volume IV, Second Series, July ... read more
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Richard Feynman, Atomic Theory, 1954
lot 338 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
The Physical Review, Volume 94, Second Series Number 1, April 1 1954, published for the American Physical Society, by the Institute of Physics, ... read more
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Philip McCord Morse , period Journals
lot 339 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
1 - The Physical Review, A Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics Conducted by the American Physical Society, Volume 33, Second Series, ... read more
Estimated at £200 - £400 More details 6
Henry Gwyn Jeffreys Moseley, Work on The Periodic Table
lot 340 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
The London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science, Vol. XXVII. – Sixth Series, January – June 1914, half Faux Calf ... read more
Estimated at £800 - £1,200 More details 5
Collection of Papers In Journals By Nobel Prize Winners
lot 341 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Comprising of: 1 - Nature, A Weekly Journal of Science, No.3414, Vol.135, Saturday April 6 1935, F. W. Aston's paper: Masses of some light Atoms ... read more
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Edmond C. Berkeley, Early Mechanical Computer
lot 342 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Scientific American, November 1950, Edmond C. Berkeley's paper: Simple Simon, A small mechanical brain that possesses the same fundamental ... read more
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Weisskopf & Rosenbaum, New Model Of The Atomic Nucleus
lot 343 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Scientific American, December 1955, First Edition, Victor F Weisskopf & E. P. Rosenbaum's paper: A Medel of the Nucleus, an aid to understanding the ... read more
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Claude E. Shannon, A Chess Playing Machine
lot 344 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Scientific American, Febuary 1950, Claude E Shannon, A Chess Playing Machine, Electronic computers can be set up to play a fairly strong game, ... read more
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Scientific American – The Great Depression
lot 345 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Scientific American, November 1929, Industrial Number Scientific American, November 1929 (volume 141, number 5), may have been sold on newsstands on ... read more
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Willem Einthoven, First Article on the ECG
lot 346 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
Annalen, Der Physik, Vierte Folge, Band 14 Heft 1 Leipzig 1904, original orange papers, first edition, first impression, Willem Einthoven's paper: ... read more
Estimated at £200 - £300 More details 2
John Ambrose Fleming, The Fleming Diode or Valve
lot 347 (Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022)
the Proceedings of the Royal Society, Vol.LXXI, No. 497, July 19 1904, tan fabric to spine with gold text, marbled boards, original wrappers, many ... read more
Estimated at £300 - £600 More details 3