Silliman b enjamin (2 Ergebnisse)

.First edition. Tall 8vo. iii, 293 pp. Thompson's heirs successfully sued for the protection of his patents for a furnace that employed various forms of refuse as fuel. Preface: "In the decision of patent cases involving the considerations of scientific principles, the courts are resorting, much more than formerly, to the advice and assistance of men of science, supposed to be familiar with the matters under discussion; and, aside from simple points of law, such cases are, in a great measure, decided upon the balance of scientific testimony." Faded inscription on front wrapper, "To Mr. Parsons with kind regards of B. Silliman." OCLC records four copies (Columbia, New York Public, Rensselaer Polytech Institute, Yale). Very good. Original printed wrappers (some soiling, edges chipped and with several tears). (#6178).…

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. Stitched. 119pp. Wrappers lacking. Modest wear to the first leaf, very good. Inscribed by the author: "George Combe Esq. with affec. regards of the author. March 10, 1840." The inscription is a bit irregularly faded but readable. Combe was a Scot, and a leading writer on education and especially phrenology. His writings drew much attention to the subject on the continent and in the U.S., where Silliman was reportedly engaged by the subject. Combe visited the U.S. between 1838 and 1840, presumably when this pamphlet was presented. A nice association.…