Cavallo tiberio (5 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover/Hardback. Zustand: Good. First Edition. With original experiments. 1777 First Edition. In 8vo. Pp. [1] f.e., xvi, viii, 412 [4], III folded plates. London. Edward and Charles Dilly. Contemporary light blue boards, with slight signs of wear. Uncut, very light foxing at limited leaves. Pp. 41-48 omitted in pagination, as customary. In excellent condition. First edition of the author's first substantial scientific publication, and one of the most important English-language treatises on electricity of the 18th century, when discoveries about electricity (linked to figures like Franklin and Volta, and to devices such as Leyden jars, lightning rods, and electrometers) were being organized into a clearer, teachable system.Published just two years before his election as Fellow of the Royal Society in 1779, the Treatise established his reputation as the foremost English-language systematizer of electrical knowledge, thanks to its disciplined arrangement of a rapidly expanding field: electricity becoming not only a subject of wonder, but a practical, illustrated, and increasingly standardized science. Ref. Wheeler Gift 463, p. 220; Mottelay, pp. 243-245. The treatise is divided into four parts, reflecting the author's conviction that the science could be presented with full rigor only by separating established fact from hypothesis, and both from practical instruction. Part I, "Fundamental Laws of Electricity," treats basic terminology, electrics and conductors, positive and negative electricity, methods of excitation, communicated electricity, the Leyden phial, atmospheric electricity, practical advantages, and a summary of principal properties. Part II, "Theory of Electricity," is expressly hypothetical, with the preface noting that this section relates "not to facts, but to opinions" and that the "great improbability of most of these hypotheses" kept it brief. Part III, "Practical Electricity," covers apparatus, machine design, components, experimental setup, attraction and repulsion, electric light, the Leyden phial, charged electrics, lightning conductors, the electrical battery, and further properties of the Leyden phial. Part IV, "New Experiments in Electricity," presents the author's contributions: the electrical kite and kite experiments, atmospheric and rain electrometers, the electrophorus, a machine for producing perpetual electricity, experiments on colors, and promiscuous experiments. The introduction traces the history from Theophrastus and amber through William Gilbert (hailed as the father of the science), Boyle, Otto von Guericke, Newton, Hawkesbee, and Stephen Gray, whose rediscovery marks the "true flourishing era." The three folding copperplates, engraved by John Lodge after drawings by T. Conde, depict machines, Leyden jars, electrometers, conductors, kite apparatus, and related instruments. The work went through three further editions in the author's lifetime, the second in 1782 and the third in three volumes between 1786 and 1795, each substantially enlarged, and remained a standard reference for both neophytes and advanced experimenters. Cavallo's treatise tames electricity's chaos into elegant order, complete with gleaming instruments and bold ideas: Enlightenment curiosity wired into a beautifully teachable form - for the first time. John Lodge (after T. Cond[e]) (illustrator). …

21,5 cm, rilegatura in mezza pelle con piatti marmorizzati, titoli e fregi in oro al dorso. P. XX, 511, (1), con 1 tabella ripiegata, e 3 tavole illustrate ripiegate fuori testo. L'opera di Tiberius Cavallo, fisico italiano attivo in Inghilterra, presenta una sistematizzazione delle conoscenze sull?elettricità nel tardo Settecento, illustrando strumenti, esperimenti e principi fisici. Qualche fioritura sparsa alle pagine, nel complesso esemplare assai ben conservato. Molto buono.…

Legatura coeva in piena pelle, titoli dorati su tassello e filetti dorati sul dorso liscio, in quarto cm 27 x 22, pp XII 835 (1) (8), 1 tabella e 3 tavole incise ripiegate (complessive 59 figure di strumenti e apparecchi per le sperimentazioni scientifiche portate avanti dall'autore). Segnatura: A4 a2 B-5O4 5P2. Bell'esemplare, completo e genuinamente conservato, lievi sparse bruniture. Indaffarato sperimentatore, socio delle Accademie di Londra e Napoli, dedito agli studi sull'elettricità e in corrispondenza epistolare con Volta, Tiberio Cavallo fu peculiare figura di dilettante evoluto nel panorama scientifico settecentesco. In questo trattato dedicato alle proprietà fisiche dei fluidi e all'influenza esercitata sulle stesse dalle condizioni chimiche e idrostatiche l'Autore esamina a fondo la letteratura scientifica del tempo, in particolare gli studi di Joseph Priestley, propone esperienze per determinare la composizione dell'atmosfera e le condizioni della sua infiammabilità, e si occupa fra l'altro dell'influenza della luce e dell'aria sulla vita delle piante. Edizione originale. Bell'esemplare, completo e genuinamente conservato, sbucciature e piccole mancanze sulla legatura, specialmente al dorso, e internamente lievi sparse bruniture.…

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: Italian. Language: Italian. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1779. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Italian, Pages: - 544, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 544 544.…

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1779 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 545 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 545 Tiberio Cavallo.…