Nollet, J.-A. — Leçons de physique expérimentale. Tome premier. Tome second.

1745 (2nd ed.) Two volumes. lx, 379, 490 p., 16 (of 19), 20 folded engraved plates, frontispiece, full calf, spine gilt with red and black labels. Previous ownerâÇÖs name (dated 1749) on title-page crossed out. Good copies of the first two volumes (of six). Missing three plates in first volume, but still with 36 charming plates showing numerous 18th century scientific instruments and experiments. The frontispiece depicts Nollet showing his experiments in front of a table were well to do men and women are seated, surrounded by large show cases filled with scientific instruments.