E. Atkinson — Natural Philosophy for General Readers and Young Persons

London, Longmans, Green, and Co, 1878 . Leather. A delightfully bound, educational scientific work for young readers, in a full tree calf prize binding by Riviere. The third edition of this work, illustrated with two colour plates, and with numerous vignette illustrations throughout.Atkinson's volume covers topics including magnetism, light, heat, sound and electricity in this informative work.In a full tree calf prize binding from Christ's Hospital, signed by Riviere, and with a prize bookplate to the front pastedown, dated 1879.With three pages of advertisements to the rear. In a tree calf signed prize binding, with gilt detailing. Significant rubbing to back strip and joints. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Prize bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Significant spotting and instances of foxing throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .