1834 The Bridgewater Treatises, power of Wisdom on creation, 12 vols , plates

Description: This auction is for : 12 volumes of "The Bridgewater Treatises on the power Wisdom and Goodness of God as Manifested in the Creation." Published by William Pickering London, 3rd Edition. All volumes in fine binding , bound by Riviere, with raised bands to the spine and full leather binding. gilt decoration to the panels and contrasting labels to the spine with gilt lettering to the labels. Marble paper to the pastedown and end papers. the small binders stamp to the reverse of the first end paper. Armorial bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume of "Wentworth Eick" Family Motto being En Diev Est Tout. The volumes are Thus: Volume 1 - (1834) On the Power Wisdom and Goodness of God as manifested in the Adaption of External nature to the moral and intellectual constitution of Man by the Rev Thomas Chalmers DD, Advert for volumes pasted in to end paper, (pasted on three corners and contemporary to the publication date) half title + title + xi + 1pp contents + 284pp. very light foxing to prelims. clean throughout. Volume 2 - (1834) On the Power Wisdom and Goodness of God as manifested in the Adaption of External nature to the moral and intellectual constitution of Man, by the Rev Thomas Chalmers DD, Volume 2, half title + title + vi + 304pp, vey light foxing to prelims otherwise clean and in good condition throughout. Volume 3 - (1834) On the adaptation of external nature to the physical condition of man principally in reference to the supply of his wants and the exercise of his intellectual faculties by John Kidd MD FRS, half title + title + xvi + 375pp , few marks to front end paper otherwise clean throughout, front board detached but present and in good order. Small piece missing ot the head of the spine please see photos. Volume 4 - (1834) Astronomy and General Physics considered with reference to natural theology by the Rev William Whewell MA, half title + title + xv + 381pp + light foxing to the prelims only otherwise clean and in good condition. Volume 5 - (1834) The Hand its Mechanism and vital endowments as evincing Bell KGH, half title + title page + xvi + 348pp, light foxing to prelims and rear few pages, illustrations to the text, some pencil lines in the margins. Volume 6 - (1840) Animal and Vegetable Physiology considered with reference to natural theology by Peter Mark Roget MD Volume 1, third edition with numerous additions and amendments, half title + title + xxxvi + 524pp, mild foxing only to prelims otherwise clean and in good order. illustrations within the text. Volume 7 - (1840) Animal and Vegetable Physiology considered with reference to natural theology by Peter Mark Roget MD Volume 2, third edition with numerous additions and amendments, half title + title + vii + 598pp including index, clean throughout, front board detached and read board almost detached. Volume 8 - (1837) Geology and Mineralogy considered with reference to natural theology by The Rev William Buckland DD Volume 1, half title + title + xvi + 618pp , light foxing to prelims and end paper otherwise clean throughout and in good order. Volume 9 - (1837) Geology and Mineralogy considered with reference to natural theology by The Rev William Buckland DD Volume 1, half title + title + xvi + 129pp + 89 plates ( one large hand coloured present- (normally missing), and 1 with tear without loss please see photo. most single page some double and a few pull out. ). All in good order (except the 1 with tear mentioned) foxing to prelims but light , otherwise clean throughout. Volume 10 - (1835) On the Power Wisdom and Goodness of God as Manifested in the creation of Animals and in their history habits and instincts, Volume 1, by the Rev William Kirby MA FRS. half title + title + cv + 406pp + 10 plates to the rear, light foxing and last page toned otherwise good condition. Volume 11- (1835) On the Power Wisdom and Goodness of God as Manifested in the creation of Animals and in their history habits and instincts, Volume 2, by the Rev William Kirby MA FRS. half title + title + viii + 542pp + 10 plates (continued numbering on the plates from volume 1) some light foxing to the prelims otherwise clean and in good order. Volume 12 - (1834) Chemistry Meteorology and the function of digestion considered with reference to natural theology by William Prout MD FRS. , half title + title + xxv + 570pp + 1pp table + pull out map of isothermal lines, light foxing to prelims only, otherwise clean and in good order. Hinges starting to crack. A scarce set complete with all plates and bound by a revered binder, other than the few boards detached and tear to one plate they are in good condition. A heavy set. NoteAll books are guaranteed to fit the description above.What is described is what will be sent, no stock photos are used, if you see anything in the photos or the description that warrants a query please do not hesitate to contact me. Please be aware that antique books will come with the odd age mark or a blemish or two that might be overlooked. The postage is the price that is listed, very happy to combine postage etc however books of value travel with insurance which aids both the purchaser and myself. Lastly you have a 100% return guarantee, if you don't like the book then please return and you will be refunded.

Price: 845 GBP

Location: St. Neots

End Time: 2024-12-07T06:41:12.000Z

Shipping Cost: 34.45 GBP