1848 1ed Pieter
Harting Microscope DUTCH Biology DARWIN Influence Illustrated 3v
Pieter Harting was 19th-century Dutch
scientist who is best remembered for his contributions to the development and
use of the microscope and microscopy. He published what proved to be the
greatest book on microscopy, titled simple ‘The Microscope’, which
provided lessons on using the microscope as well as covering designs for lens
improvements.
It should be noted that Harting was one of the
earliest supporters of Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theories, many of which
were endorsed by Harting’s microscope findings. In fact, according to Darwin
scholar Eve-Marie Engels, Harting was “one of the most influential” of all
19th-century scientists and philosophers.
This 1848 Dutch edition of ‘The Microscope’ is
illustrated with 18 impressive folding engravings featuring numerous figures
depicting microscope parts, lenses, cells, burners, and scalpels.
Item number: #11288
Price: $950
HARTING, Pieter
Het mikroskoop, deszelfs
gebruik, geschiedenis en tegenwoordige toestand
Utrecht
: Van Paddenburg, 1848-1850. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes
o Vol. 1 – X, [2], 413, [1]
§ 3 folding tables
§ 5 folding plates
o Vol. 2 – IX, [3], 356
§ 2 folding tables
§ 3 folding plates
o Vol. 3 – XVII, [3], 524
§ 10 folding plates
· References: Engels, Reception of Charles Darwin in Europe, p.
176;
· Language: Dutch
· Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
· Size: ~9in X 5.5in (23cm x
13.5cm)
· Very
rare and desirable with auction records and price comparisons as high as $4,000
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