Analytische Geometrie der Ebene in leichteren Aufgaben dargestellt . . . Beilage zum Programm des Gymnasiums.
by ZIMMERMANN, Robert.
Furstenwalde, Spree:: H. Richter, 1892., 1892. 8vo. 55 pp. Self-wraps. Very good. Rare.
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Deutsche und Niederlandische Astronomische Instrumente des 11.-18. Jahrhunderts.
by ZINNER, Ernst (1886-1970).
Munich:: C.H. Beck'sche, 1956., 1956. 8vo. x, 678, [2] pp. 13 illus., 80 plates (containing 169 photographic illustrations), index. Original printed wrappers. Near fine. First edition. Three parts in one volume. Important source for the study of German & Dutch astronomical instruments from 11th century through the 18th century. The first part is a narrative on the history of these astronomical instruments; part I is a dictionary arrangement of instruments makers (listed by name) and writers, including descriptions... Read More
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The Stars Above Us or The Conquest of Superstition . . . Translated by W. H. Johnston.
by ZINNER, Ernst.
New York:: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1957., 1957. First English edition. 8vo. xiv, 141 pp. 15 plates, 25 figs., bibliog., index. Blue cloth, top edge inked; red ink underlining to title. Bookplate. Very good.
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Aus der Fruhzeit der Raderuhr von der Gewichtsuhr zur Federzugsuhr.
by ZINNER, Ernst.
Munich:: R. Oldenbourg, 1954., 1954. Deutsches Museum Abhand. Und Berichte, 22 Jahrgang, heft 3. 150 x 210 mm. 64 pp. 26 illus. Printed wrappers. Scarce.
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Geschichte und Bibliographie der Astronomischen Literatur in Deutschland zur zeit der Renaissance.
by ZINNER, Ernst.
Leipzig:: Karl W. Hiersemann, 1941., 1941. FIRST EDITION. Large 8vo. 452 pp. Index; pencil markings on front and back endpapers, light foxing on front endpapers and title. Gilt-stamped maroon cloth; rubbed, several areas gnawed or improperly worn, with some kozo repairs. Good.
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A symposium on molecular biology.
by ZIRKLE, Raymond E., editor.
(Chicago):: University of Chicago Press, (1959)., 1959. 246 x 176 mm. 8vo. viii, 348 pp. Figs., tables, indexes. Green cloth, gilt spine, dust-jacket. Very good.
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Uber Verwandlung, Ubertragung und Aufspeicherung der Energie: Programm des neuen Gymnasiums zu Wurzburg f. d. Studienjahr 1889/90.
by ZISTL, Max.
Wurzburg:: Bonitas-Bauer 1890., 1890. 8vo. 83 pp. Self-wraps. Very good.
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Zur Frage der chemischen und physikalischen Natur des Porzellans: Inaugural-Dissertation . . .
by ZOELLNER, Adalbert (b. 1887).
Berlin.: Charlottenburg: Verlag freistudentischer Schriften, 1908., 1908. 8vo. 71 pp. 7 plates. Self-wraps. Very good. Refereed by Dr. Walther Hermann Nernst (1864-1941) and Dr. S. Gabriel. Walther Hermann Nernst was German physicist and chemist mainly known for the Nernst Equation and the Third Law of Thermodynamics. He also developed methods for measuring dielectric constants and was the first to show that solvents of high dielectric constants promote the ionization of substances. Nernst proposed the theory of solubility product,... Read More
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Beitrage zur Theorie der ganzen transzendenten Funktionen der Ordnung Null, Inaugural-Dissertation . . . von Hans Zollich, . . .
by ZOLLICH, Hans (b.1884).
Halle a. S.:: Buchdruckerei des Waisenhauses, 1908., 1908. 8vo. 58, (1) pp. Self-wraps. Very good.
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Group of 3 offprints. Includes: ZOLLNER. "Beobachtungen von Protuberanzen der Sonne."
by ZOLLNER, Johann Carl Friedrich (1834-1882).
Offprint from:: Berichten der Koniglich Sachsischen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften zu Leipzig, 1 July, 1869., 1869. 8vo. 6 pp. Folding color engraved plate of solar flares. Self-wraps. Rubber stamp of Lick Observatory on cover. Very good. Zollner was the first to use the term 'astrophysics', and importantly designed the reversion spectroscope. He made several important contributions to the study of the sun, and to the science of spectroscopy. WITH: ZOLLNER. "Ueber die Temperatur und Physische Beschaffenheit der Sonne." Offprint... Read More
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Uber die Natur der Cometen. Beitrage zur Geschichte und Theorie der Erkenntniss.
by ZOLLNER, Johann Carl Friedrich (1834-1882).
Leipzig:: L. Staackmann, 1883., 1883. 8vo. [2], xciv, 443, [1] pp. Frontis., 4 plates, 5 facsimile documents. Quarter gilt-stamped leather, brown blind-stamped boards, raised bands. Very good. "Zur Feier des 300 jahrigen Geburtstages von Kepler erschien sein beruhmtes Buch: Ueber die Natur der Cometen. . . " – ADB XLV,427. Poggendorf II, 1418 & III, 1488ff.
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Uber die Natur der Cometen. Beitrage zur Geschichte und Theorie der Erkenntniss.
by ZOLLNER, Johann Carl Friedrich (1834-1882).
Gera:: C.B. Griesbach, 1886., 1886. Third edition. 8vo. LXXVII, 354 pp. Frontispiece, 2 additional plates. Later blue gilt-stamped cloth. Some stains on leaves, but generally very good. First issued in 1872. From 1872 Zollner, astrophysicist and one who studied optical illusions, held the chair of astrophysics at Leipzig University. Zollner's work showed that electrical processes of considerable intensity must take place in comets. "Of far-reaching significance was Zollner's theory of comets, in which he correctly assumed that elements... Read More
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Ueber Flachen mit Scharen von geschlossenen geodatischen Linien, von Otto Zoll, . . . Von der philosophischen Fakultat der Universitat Gottingen gekronte Preisschrift, zugleich Inauguraldissertation . . .
by ZOLL, Otto (b.1878).
Gottingen:: Druck der Dieterich'schen Universitats-Buchdruckerei, 1901., 1901. 8vo. 45, (2) pp. Self-wraps. Very good.
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The Zoological Society of London; a sketch of its foundation and development and the story of its farm, museum, gardens, menagerie and library.
by Zoological Society of London; Henry SCHERREN (1843-1911).
London:: Cassell and Company, [1905]., 1905. 8vo. xii, 252 pp. 12 plates (4 in full color), 50 figures, 9 plans, index. Original green gilt-stamped cloth; rubbed. Ownership signature of Miss. Nellie H---------, June 1906. Very good. Limited edition of 1000 numbered copies. The history and development of London's Zoological Society and their facility. With numerous references to both animals and classic works in natural history. / Henry James Wilson Scherren, usually known as Henry Scherren, was the author... Read More
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Uber die Abhangigkeit der Dampfung in Kondensatorkreisen mit Funkenstrecke von der Gestalt und dem Material der Elektroden sowie von dem Dielektrikum in der Funkenstrecke, Inaugural-Dissertation . . . von Walter F. Zorn, . . .
by ZORN, Walter F. (b. 1883).
Leipzig:: Johann Ambrosius Barth, 1910., 1910. 8vo. 63 pp. Self-wraps. Very good. Referees for this paper were Dr. H. Rubens and Dr. Max Planck.
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Ueber die relative Permeabilitat verschiedener Diaphragmen und deren Verwendbarkeit als dialytische Scheidewande, Inaugural-Dissertation . . . von Alois Zott, . . .
by ZOTT, Alois.
Leipzig:: Druck von Metzger und Wittig, 1886., 1886. 8vo. 63 pp. 1 pl. (figs. 8-13). Self-wraps. Very good. Complete.
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Die Doppelberuhrkreise der Kurven 2. ordnung und die Doppelberuhrkugeln der Flachen 2. Ordnung und ihre reelle Reprasentation, Inaugural-Dissertation . . . am 26. November 1908 zur Erlangung der Doktorwurde vorgelegt von Franz Xaver Zrenner, . . .
by ZRENNER, Franz Xaver (b. 1881).
Munchen:: Buchdruckerei von F. Straub, 1910., 1910. 8vo. 59 pp. Self-wraps. Very good.
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![Die Schweiz; Switzerland; La Suisse. [vol. II:] Die klassischen Stellen der Schweiz und deren hauptorte . . .](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/966/336/1677336966.0.l.jpg)
Die Schweiz; Switzerland; La Suisse. [vol. II:] Die klassischen Stellen der Schweiz und deren hauptorte . . .
by ZSCHOKKE, Heinrich (1771-1848).
Wien, Prague, Bern, Karlsruhe,: Carlsruhe im Kunst-Verlag, ca.1836, 1838., 1836. 2 volumes. 8vo. 214; [ii], [215]-423 pp. Engraved half-title, 46 + 38 [=84] steel engraved plates; vol. II waterstained throughout, scattered foxing. NOTE: Vol. I without a proper title, but collates complete. Ink ownership mark on vol. II title. Original half polished calf, elaborately gilt-decorated spine, marbled boards, leather tips to match spine, pink endsheets; scuffed, joints starting. Good. Later edition.
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Die klassischen Stellen der Schweiz und deren hauptorte in Originalansichten dargestellt, gezeichnet von Gust. Adolph Muller, auf Stahl gestochen von Henry Winkles und den besten englischen Kunstlern. Mit Erlauterungen von . . .
by ZSCHOKKE, Heinrich (1771-1848).
Karlsruhe-Leipzig:: Kunst-Verlag, 1836, 1838., 1836. Two parts. 8vo. [ii], 214; [ii], (215)-423, [1] pp. 85 plates. Original half-burgundy calf, with gilt-stamping on spine, marbled boards; shelf-wear. Good. Johann Heinrich Daniel Zschokke was a German, later Swiss, author and reformer. Most of his life was spent, a most of his reputation earned, in Switzerland. He had an extensive civil service career, and wrote histories, fiction and other works which were widely known.
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Histoire de la Nation Suisse. Traduite de l'Allemand . . . par Ch. Monnard. Aarau: H.R. Sauerlander, Geneve: J.J. Paschoud,
by ZSCHOKKE, Henri [Johann Heinrich Daniel] (1771-1848).
Paris :: Même Maison de Commerce, 1823., 1823. 8vo. 391, [1] pp. Original quarter calf, marbled boards; rubbed, some wear to spine head, corners worn. Inscriptions and name-stamp of Victor Cuenod, Gottingen, and Auguste Cuenod (1868-1954) – his signature on page 1 (endleaves, corner), Vevey. Heavily foxed. Good. Translated from the German, Des Schweizerlandes Geschichte fur das Schweizervolk, which was issued in 1822. A chronological history of Switzerland and the folk from this region. This work begins from... Read More
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The social life of monkeys and apes.
by ZUCKERMAN, S, (1904-).
London:: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner, 1932., 1932. 222 x 145 mm. 8vo. xii, 357, [ads.] 19 pp. Fronts., 24 plates, indexes; fore-edges lightly foxed. Navy blue cloth. Bookseller's ticket. Very good. FIRST EDITION. "A study of the relationship of Man to the other primates, from the physiological and biochemical standpoint. Zuckerman's work is considered the first adequate interpretation of simian society." Garrison and Morton 351.
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Uber Tripelsysteme von 13 Elementen, Inaugural-Dissertation . . . von Karl Zulauf, . . .
by ZULAUF, Karl (b. 1870).
Darmstadt:: Druck von C. F. Winter, 1897., 1897. 8vo. 22 pp. Self-wraps; a bit brittle. Very good.
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Untersuchungen uber den Stoffwechsel des Pferdes bei Ruhe und Arbeit.
by ZUNTZ, Nathan (1847-1920); Oscar HAGEMANN (1862-1926).
Berlin:: Paul Parey, 1898., 1898. 8vo. (250 x 166 mm) viii, 438, [2] pp. 7 plates. Original quarter black cloth over marbled boards, gilt-stamped spine title; boards rubbed. Exlib ink stamps on title-page, bookplate of Andras Gedeon. Very good. FIRST EDITION. As early as 1889, together with Zuntz, he published a comprehensive work on the metabolism of horses at rest and at work, which represented the state of research at the time. In this physiological study, Zuntz and... Read More
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