Silliman b enjamin (3 resultados)
Editorial: Evening Post Steam Presses, 41 Nassau Street, Corner Liberty, New York, 1872
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Librería: Bartleby's Books, ABAA, Chevy Chase, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaBartleby's Books, ABAA
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Añadir al carrito.First edition. Tall 8vo. iii, 293 pp. Thompson's heirs successfully sued for the protection of his patents for a furnace that employed various forms of refuse as fuel. Preface: "In the decision of patent cases involving the considerations of scientific principles, the courts are resorting, much more than formerly, to the advice… and assistance of men of science, supposed to be familiar with the matters under discussion; and, aside from simple points of law, such cases are, in a great measure, decided upon the balance of scientific testimony." Faded inscription on front wrapper, "To Mr. Parsons with kind regards of B. Silliman." OCLC records four copies (Columbia, New York Public, Rensselaer Polytech Institute, Yale). Very good. Original printed wrappers (some soiling, edges chipped and with several tears). (#6178).
The world of science, art, and industry illustrated: from examples in the New-York Exhibition, 1853-54. Edited by. . . .
[NEW YORK CRYSTAL PALACE EXHIBITION]. SILLIMAN, Prof. B.[enjamin] & GOODRICH, C.[harles] R.[ush (Eds.)].
Editorial: G.P. Putnam and Co., Sampson Low, Son & Co., [John F. Trow, Printer & Stereotyper, 49 Ann Street],, New York & London:, 1854
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Librería: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de AmericaZephyr Used & Rare Books
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Añadir al carritoFolio. xi, [1], 207, [1] pp. Engraved frontisp., extra-illustrated engraved title, 5 engraved plates (1 colour woodcut plate for tiles), another engraved plate of Fresnel lenses integral to pagination, with 500 woodcut-engraved text illustrations, decorations. Elaborately decorated & gilt embossed cobalt-blue publisher's cloth,…decorative gilt lettering front & back covers, a.e.g. (rebacked w/ upper portion of original spine laid-back down, corners renewed, resewn, flyleaves expertly silked, wear to lower fore-edges, minor stain to a few leaves in rear of textblock upper fore-edge), still a VG- copy. First edition, possible first state (including the colour plate & extra-illustrated title & frontispiece which are not present in some printings), of this lavishly illustrated catalogue of America's first exposition, inspired and patterned after the 1851 Crystal Palace Great Exhibition in London. Mixed in with the familiar Arts & Crafts material which filled the early expositions, including industrially produced glassware, metalwork, ceramics, and more, the 1853-54 Exposition served as a vital presentation of American invention and technology, including Royal Earl House's innovative printing telegraph with its piano-style keyboard, a Henry Fitz refractor telescope, John Whipple's daguerreotypes shot of the Moon at Harvard College, and even a publicity stunt featuring Elias Otis demonstrating his safety elevator by dramatically cutting the rope holding the cage preventing is descent when they deployed. The 1853-54 Exhibition was also vital to the development of iron construction in America, including the striking octagonally planned domed structure by Castensen and Gildermeister, as well as plans submitted by Paxton, Downing & Vaux, Bogardus, and Hoppin, all illustrated here. After the fair closed in November, 1854, the New York Crystal Palace sporadically held tradefairs until 1858 when the iron and glass building burned to the ground in less than 30 minutes. See: Coleman, The Exhibition in the Palace, a Bibliographical Essay, Bulletin of the New York Public Library (Sept., 1960), pp. 459-477; William Ashworth, Scientist of the Day -- New York Crystal Palace, Linda Hall Library (July 14, 2022).
Editorial: Printed by B.L. Hamlen, New Haven, 1839
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Librería: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, Estados Unidos de AmericaBetween the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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Añadir al carritoSoftcover. Condición: Very Good. First edition. Stitched. 119pp. Wrappers lacking. Modest wear to the first leaf, very good. Inscribed by the author: "George Combe Esq. with affec. regards of the author. March 10, 1840." The inscription is a bit irregularly faded but readable. Combe was a Scot, and a leading writer on education…and especially phrenology. His writings drew much attention to the subject on the continent and in the U.S., where Silliman was reportedly engaged by the subject. Combe visited the U.S. between 1838 and 1840, presumably when this pamphlet was presented. A nice association.
