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1166051676.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
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1730045352London: J. Tonson 1730. Second edition per title page 1730. Petite volume 6.5 inches tall in full calf leather spine label gilt decorated compartments 2 lxvi 256 pages. Front cover detached covers rubbed with consistent wear to spine text block sound pages clean with a name Elizabeth Anderson neatly written at the top of the title page no other markings. Hard Cover. Fair. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. J. Tonson Hardcover
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17081019128vo full leather calf spine label gilt decoration on spine engraved frontispiece 1 1 209 1 pp. Joints cracked and hinges weak some extremity wear some aging and browning but contents generally bright and clean. Fontenelle 1657-1757 was born in Rouen and was a noted French intellectual that lived almost 100 years. Voltaire described him as having "the most universal mind" of his era. While this work which was first published in 1683 enjoyed a fair amount of success. His sequel "New Dialogues of the Dead" faired even better. This edition is translated by John Hughes. While the OCLC locates a number of copies this edition does not show up all that often at auction and there do not appear to be many copies available. britannica online website.OCLC. Jacob Tonson,
1708BB0353London: Printed for Jacob Tonson within Grays-Inn Gate next Grays-Inn 1708. Full Calf. Near Fine. First edition of this translation by John Hughes superseding that of Dryden of Nouveaux dialogues des morts. 8vo; 2 l 2 209 1pp with a finely engraved frontispiece. Bound in contemporary or slightly later 18th-century Cambridge-style paneled calf the spine richly gilt in six compartments divided by raised bands with a red leather lettering piece in the second. The joints very skillfully mended a Near Fine copy pages bright and fresh. ESTC Citation No. T139460. The Dialogues modeled on the dialogues of Lucian unite in conversation figures from antiquity such as Socrates and Aristotle with more recent personages including Erasmus and Montaigne to discuss the literary and philosophical developments of Fontenelle's day. First published anonymously in 1683 Dialogues des morts and Nouveaux dialogues des morts were Fontenelle's first works and ignited his reputation which was consolidated three years later with Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes through which he popularized Copernicus's heliocentric model of the Universe. To this edition John Hughes contributes both an appreciation and assessment of Fontenelle as well as two dialogues of his own. N. B. With few exceptions always identified we only stock books in exceptional condition. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association and we subscribe to its codes of ethics. Printed for Jacob Tonson, within Grays-Inn Gate next Grays-Inn unknown
2406066088.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
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003407A Paris: De l'Imprimerie Royale 1727. Hardcover. Very Good. Quarto. xxvi 548pp. First edition. Title-page vignette tailpieces and headpieces Contemporary calf. With one engraved chapter vignette initial and folding plate. <br/> <br/> A Paris: De l'Imprimerie Royale, 1727. hardcover
2009DADAX110473883XKessinger Publishing 2009-07-17. paperback. New. 6.00x1.17x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing paperback
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1727RW1716Paris:: L'Imprimerie Royale 1727. 1727. 4to. xxvi 548 pp. Title-page vignette tailpieces headpieces 1 engraved chapter vignette 1 engraved initial 1 engraved folding plate occasional light foxing or browning. Full contemporary mottled calf blind-ruled covers raised bands red and brown leather spine labels gilt decorated spine all edges red marbled end papers leather separation at top of spine all edges red marbled end-papers; leather separation at top of spine hint of worming but strong lightly rubbed. A very clean and tight copy. Fine. FIRST EDITION of an extensive treatise on the principles of calculus by Bernard Fontenelle the distinguished French philosopher and scientist who is famous for his book on the plurality of worlds. Through his friend Varignon Fontenelle made the acquaintance of the Parisian scientific circle and became friends with Nicolas de Malezieu and l'Hopital. Fontenelle wrote the preface to l'Hopital's Analyse des infiniment petits pour l'intelligence des lignes courbes 11690. "In it he displayed his interest in the notion of infinity and his talent as a historian; in a few pages he retraces the history of the mathematical study of curved lines from Archimedes to Newton and Leibniz . . . In 1727 he published his Elements de la geometrie de l'infini which he had worked on for a long time probably since the period of his preface to the Analyse des infiniment petits . . . According to Fontenelle none of the geometers who had invented or employed the calculus of infinity had given a general theory to it; that is what he proposed to do. The work is divided into a preface relating to the history of this branch of calculus and into two main part . . . 'the infinite series or in progression of numbers' and then examines 'the infinite in straight and curved lines . . . " DSB. / Bernard Fontenelle was born at Rouen and pursued a literary career. Fontenelle dabbled in poetry and writing for the stage but it is better known for his work as secretary to the Academy of Sciences. Among his published works are Entretiens sur la pluralite des mondes 1686 the Histoire du renouvellement de l'Academie des Sciences 1708-1722 and a number of eloges of the members. REFERENCES: DSB V pp. 57-63; Poggendorf 1 col. 770 Zeitlinger 1360. L'Imprimerie Royale, 1727. hardcover
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1861388117London : Chez Nourse 1861. New edition. Hardcover. Poor copy in the original paper-covered boards. All edges red. Spine missing with tape to covers. Panel edges rubbed as with age. Text remains clear and without blemish. Physical description; 386 pp. Subjects; Astronomy. France. History 1686. Cosmology. London : Chez Nourse hardcover
174524193<p><strong>1745 </strong><strong>Astronomy Plurality of Worlds Fontenelle Isaac Newton Planet ZODIAC Science</strong></p><p>"<em>And seeing the Earth makes her circle in a year I see the Sun likewise in the space of a year answer successively to the whole circle of the fixed stars which circle is called…the zodiac</em>." </p><p>– Fontenelle Plurality of Worlds</p><p>A rare new and enhanced edition of the "<em>Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds</em>" including "<em>Dialogues of the Dead</em>" by Bernard de Fontenelle. This work was originally in French which was quite rare at the time considering most scientific works were written in Latin. The book is presented as hypothetical conversations between philosophers while gazing at stars. The book discusses the prospects of extraterrestrial life.</p><p>'<em>Plurality of Worlds'</em> is considered Fontenelle's most famous work and is also one of the first major works of the Age of Enlightenment. The work offers explanations of various models of the universe space the heavens and the zodiac through a philosophical lens and entertains the possibilities of extraterrestrial life. The contents were lackluster enough that it drew negative attention from neither the Catholic nor Protestant churches.</p><p>Item number: #24193</p><p>Price: $499</p><p>FONTENELLE Bernard de</p><p><strong><em>Entretiens sur la pluraliteÌ des mondes</em></strong></p><p>A La Haye: Chez Pierre Gosse: 1745.</p><p><u>Details</u>: </p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->151 1</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Engraved frontispiece plus 1 folding engraving</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Provenance: Handwritten – <em>W. Wilson 1771</em></p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: French</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Leather; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~6.5in X 4in 16.5cm x 10cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>24193</p><p>Photos available upon request. </p> Pierre Gosse hardcover
1831434431Paris : Hiard 1831. 1st edition. Hardcover. Two good volumes in aniline-calf covered boards. Covers and spine nicked dust-toned and rubbed as with age with some tears. Scattered foxing. Physical description; 2 vols 14 cm. Subjects; Astronomy. France. History 1686. Cosmology. Jugement de Pluton. Paris : Hiard hardcover
179362726Dijon Imprimerie de P Causse An 2 1793. 8vo. In contemporary half calf. Wear to extremities. Ex-libris pasted down to pasted down front end-paper and previous owner's name to front free end-paper. First and last leaves with light browning and a small stain to upper margin but generally internally nice and clean. 4 291 pp. unknown
500279329Violetay Editeur. Sans date. Bon état Violetay Editeur unknown
thl35Paris: Ledentu & Lecointe and Durey & Blois: Aucher-Eloy 1824. First published in 1686 ‘Entretiens’ was Fontenelle’s most popular work and "the first example in French of a learned work placed within the reach of an educated but non specialized public." DSB It presents an exposition of the systems of Ptolemy Copernicus and Tycho Brahe suggests the are distant suns which might have their own planetary systems and entertains the possibility of extraterrestrial life. 12mo. pp. xv 1 428. with half-title. folding engraved frontis. contemporary quarter calf gilt back spine very worn spine ends chipped lower rear joint cracked marginal stain on one page. thl35 Paris: Ledentu & Lecointe and Durey & Blois: Aucher-Eloy, 1824 unknown
1800AQ21865A Lyon: De l'Imprimerie de Leroy 1800. xii 407pp 1. With an engraved folding plate. Contemporary gilt-tooled speckled sheep contrasting red calf lettering-piece. Rubbed some splitting to joints. Lightly spotted. The first nineteenth-century edition of Enlightenment essayist Bernard Le Bouvier de Fontenelle's 1657-1757 wildly successful popularisation of the Copernican system first published in 1686 to which is appended his imaginary dialogues of illustrious and notorious figures Dialogues des morts. . Nouvelle edition. 12mo. De l'Imprimerie de Leroy unknown
8087Dijon: De L'Imprimerie de P. Causse An 2 del Calendario Repubblicano 1793/1794. Legatura rustica originale con tracce d'uso abrasioni da scaffale sfrangiature della carta che riveste i piatti sui bordi fessura della stessa lungo la cerniera anteriore. Internamente completo e ben conservato marginoso e fresco carte bianche eccetto piccolo alone sul margine delle carte 135 e 137 e macchiolina sul margine di pagina 143. Legatura modesta ma complessivamente genuino e ben conservato. Rilegatura coeva d'attesa in cartone rustico ricoperto di carta azzurra tassello manoscritto sul dorso 8vo cm11x18.5 pp 4 291 1 12 di NOTICE De quelques livres qui se trouvent chez Ant. Aug. RENOUARD rue Apolline n°. 25 à Paris; all'antiporta ritratto inciso da Augustsin de St Auban dal busto di Ljean-Baptiste Lemoyne. De L'Imprimerie de P. Causse unknown
1783293105Berlin.: Chretien Frederic Himburg. 1783. Old blue boards leather spine label with gilt title. Good covers show moderate wear contents very good with light foxing. 12mo. 16.5x10 cm. French text. Scarce Berlin edition contains plates not found in other editions. weight: 0.6 lb. Engraved frontis. 11 additional engraved plates one of which is folding. Chretien Frederic Himburg. hardcover
1793102440Dijon : Imprimerie de P. Causse An 2 1793. 165x105mm. frontispice 12Êpages reliure veau marbrÂŽ de lՎpoque. PiÂce de titre dorÂŽ ornementations et fleurons dorÂŽ au dos. Encadrements dorÂŽs sur les deux plats. Bordures fleuries. Tranches marbrÂŽes. Belle reliure. TrÂs bel exemplaire. 265 Imprimerie de P. Causse unknown