Francis Ronalds / Descriptions of an Electrical Telegraph and of Some other 1st

Description: The prototype of electrical dial telegraphsDescriptions of an Electrical Telegraph, and of Some other Electrical Apparatus Author: Ronalds, Francis Title: Descriptions of an Electrical Telegraph, and of Some other Electrical Apparatus Publication: London: R. Hunter 1823 Edition: First Edition Description: [6], [1]-83, [1-(blank)], [1-(errata)], [1-(blank)] pages + frontis + seven engraved plates (one folding). 8vo. 9 1/8 x 5 1/2 inches. Later 1/4 calf over drab boards with gilt spine lettering and leather tipped corners. Various penciled notations from previous booksellers presumably on the front flyleaves. Generally bright and clean internally with a few pages foxed. Very Good. Boards. Printed in London by Charles Wood (People's Court, Fleet Street). Plate 2 is made with the delicate Chine colle method (a thin tissue with the engraving mounted to the thicker support below).A small but important treatise that describes an Electric Telegraph, an improved Electrical Machine, a new Mode of Electrical Insulation and Experiments on Vesuvius, a new Electrograph, a Pendulum Doubler, and an attempt to apply M. De Luc's Electric Column to the Measurement of Time.Ronalds was himself a book collector, building the collection of books on electricity that became the basis of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) library. A detailed catalogue of his description was published in 1880 by E&F Spon."The apparatus of Ronalds was the prototype of electrical dial telegraphs; a pamphlet of historic interest" (Wheeler Gift)PROVENANCE:The collection of telegraph historian Bill Holly.LITERATURE: Catalogue of the Wheeler Gift of Books, Pamphlets and Periodicals in the Library of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE), New York: 1909, #803Mottelay, Bibliographical History of Electricity and Magnetism, pp.438-440 (for a detailed writeup on Ronalds and his work)Ronalds Library, p 438Overmier and Senior, Books and Manuscripts of the Bakken (1992), p. 292. "reports the invention of the first electric telegraph as well as other electrical devices" Seller ID: 29210 Subject: Telegraphy & Telephony Kuenzig Books Topsfield MA USA Since 1996 Kuenzig Books has bought and sold rare and/or interesting items in many fields with a focus on 19th and 20th century Science, Technology, and Engineering. We are particularly interested in the History of Computing, and the speed with which the technological innovations of the 20th century have impacted the way we live. You'll discover some depth in Physics, Mathematics, Nobel Prize authors, Computing, Scientific Instruments, and Chemistry. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America), ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers), SNEAB (Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers), and IOBA (The Independent Online Booksellers Association). We often have material not listed here, please ask if you are looking for something specific. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs (if any) will be prior to bidding or buying if you are unfamiliar with this. We will not misrepresent the content or value of items on customs forms. We are not responsible for any customs delays, custom fees or any other related custom issues. Once we send shipping confirmation, be sure to check regularly with your local customs or post office to ensure that shipments are not returned "unclaimed". If packages are returned to us "unclaimed" we are happy to resend them but will require separate payment from you for the second shipping charge. Terms and Conditions If you have any questions, please ask before bidding. We package carefully so that your items get to you in the condition they were sent. We ship to PayPal verified addresses only. Any refund fees charged to us by PayPal for payments that don't match the verified addresses will be deducted from your refund. Delivery time frames can only be estimated and will depend on the service used, shipping origin, and destination. Payment All payments in US dollars. Payment must be received within 5 days. Please note that our prices on this venue are increased to reflect the fees charged here. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 3163 USD

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