William B. Carpenter — The Microscope and Its Revelations

London, J. & A. Churchill, 1881 . Cloth. The scarce sixth edition of this profusely illustrated guide on the greatness of microscopes by English physician, William B. Carpenter. The very scarce sixth edition.  In the publisher's original black cloth binding.  Originally published in 1856. Illustrated with a coloured frontispiece, twenty five monochrome plates, one of which is folding, and in text illustrations throughout. Collated, complete. A guide teaching readers why the microscope is an integral instrument for any biologist delving into the cells of both animals and plants. Known for his debauchery of the paranormal and his firm beliefs in rationality, Carpenter pays particular attention in educating the reader in observation and avoiding fallacies. In the publisher's original black cloth binding. Externally, fading to spine, with bumping to the head and tail. Cloth split to front joint, causing cloth to lift from the spine. Light rubbing to boards. Hinges starting, but remain firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light spotting to the front and rear. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .