M. l'Abbé Haüy - Traité élémentaire de Physique - 1806

Superb complete two-volume set enriched with 12 folding plates at the end (complete) of this foundational edition, written by Abbé Haüy, a scholar renowned for his work in mineralogy and crystallography. This set constitutes one of the major pedagogical syntheses of the early 19th century in experimental and theoretical physics —

Intended for teaching and popularization of science, it clearly presents the general principles of mechanics, hydrostatics, optics, electricity and magnetism, accompanied by experiments and demonstrations accessible to students and discerning amateurs —

The work reflects the post-revolutionary scientific spirit, marked by the aim to rationalize and disseminate knowledge within a methodical and orderly framework —

The two volumes offer a coherent progression: the first laying down the basics and fundamental laws, the second deepening applications and particular phenomena —

Together they constitute an important piece for the history of scientific education in France, testifying to scientists’ effort to make physics accessible and systematic, and offering modern readers a valuable source for understanding the transmission of knowledge at the turn of the 19th century —

M. l'Abbé Haüy - Elementary Treatise of Physics - 1806 - Vols I and II - Courcier -
xxx+447+425pp + 12 plates

Good condition of the bindings, works in their original half-leather with corners, marbled covers, wear from use, some minor defects on the covers, damaged headcaps, corners worn, edges gilded on the gilding, spine plain adorned with gold-tooled borders, titles, volumes and author’s name gilded on pieces of morocco leather -

Good inner condition, some foxing, works enriched with fine engraved plates on 12 folding plates at the end (complete), endpapers in decent condition, ex-libris in each volume of "L.A.A.B de St Maurice" utile dulci, a pleasant set -

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