"Translated and edited, with extensive modifications by J. D. Everett, M.A., D.C.L., F.R.S., F.R.S.E.," Illustrated by 783 engravings on wood, and three colour plates. Publishers brown buckram with blind-stamped black borders and vignette. Gilt title, decorative black bands to spine. Colour page-blocks. Colour endpapers. Name on inside. Covers strengthened. Scarce copy. xxiv, 1156 pages. Colour frontispiece plates. 1 full-page colour plate. 1 full-page colour map. Full-page and in-text wood engravings. Considered one of the best works on physics of the time. Detailed chapters on mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, acoustics, optics, and much more. Shipped and insured [courier liability] with DHL Express. N.B. Remote Areas and Island Destinations incur an additional shipping costs of €19.50 levied by the Courier company. Please do not bid unless you are prepared to make this payment should it apply to your address otherwise books cannot ship.