Authors starting with 1 from Ray Boas, Bookseller - ABAA

Paris: Chez Clousier. 1775. HC. very good+++, full calf, raised bands (hardcover) EXCEPTIONAL !!. Title translates roughly to: "The Philosopher without Claim, or the Rare Man, Works Physical, Chemical, Political and Moral." A curious work of science fiction in which the author expounds upon his theories in physics and chemistry. A visitor from Mercury arrives on Earth ina an 'electrical flying machine' (as seen in the frontispiece). This machine is considered the first forerunner of the dy... more information

Waltham, MA: Waltham Watch Company. orig pub 1954. PB. very good+, wraps (softcover). 115pp ... more information