Musschenbroek - Essai de Physique - 1751

Musschenbroek – Essay of Physics – 1751 – 2 COMPLETE VOLUMES – 34 folding plates – Period bindings – Quality copy

A major work of European experimental physics, this book is part of the diffusion of Newtonianism and constitutes a pillar of 18th-century scientific instruction.

Musschenbroek, central figure of experimental physics, is notably associated with early electricity research and the famous Leyden bottle.

The work deals in particular with:
- vacuum and atmospheric pressure
- electricity and magnetism
- optics (dioptrics / catoptrics)
- experimental machines

Illustrations:
- Complete with all its engraved plates
- About 34 folding copper plates + magnetic map
- Spectacular representations of:
- pneumatic machines
- scientific instruments
- physics experiments

Full period calf leather
Richly ornamented spine with raised bands
Title and volume labels
Marbled edges

Very good condition
Solid bindings with typical wear (spine caps, corners)
Interior clean and well preserved
Plates complete, cleanly engraved and in good condition

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