A Short Dissertation on the Barometer, Thermometer, and Other Meteorological Instruments ....

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  • Contemporary marbled wrappers.
  • London: Printed for the Author, 1790
By Adams, G (the younger)
London: Printed for the Author, 1790. First Edition.. Contemporary marbled wrappers.. A good copy; some rodent damage to the blank margin of some leaves at the end of the tract (no loss); library stamp on first blank, preface, and last leaf.. 8vo. viii, 60, [2] pp.

Adams succeeded his father in the instrument business. He was the author of a number of books and pamphlets; most famous for his book on the microscope. The pamphlet offered here is devoted to barometers and weather forecasting. Appended to it is a list of his instruments for sale. DNB I, 97.

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Title

A Short Dissertation on the Barometer, Thermometer, and Other Meteorological Instruments ....

Author

Adams, G (the younger)

Binding

Contemporary marbled wrappers.

Condition

Good

Publisher

Printed for the Author: London

Date

1790

Edition

First Edition.


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