An early 19th century French textbook, Cours de Physique (A Physics Course) by J.-M.-M. Peyré. Written in French. With seven pullout illustrations of various experimental equipment in the back. Green marbled and leather spine covers with detailed gilt design on the spine. Blue marbled endpapers. Published in Paris by Librairie Scientifique et Industrielle de L. Mathias in 1840. Second Edition.

Measures 8-5/8 x 5-1/2 x 1-3/4 inches.

In good preowned condition. There is some overall wear on the covers, especially around the spine. The covers bow inward slightly at the ends. Binding is intact. Some light foxing on pages. Pullout illustrations are intact with some creases and worn outer edges. With an antique label on the endpapers for a French military Lieutenant. See images for details.


N-B8