The Wonders of Science; Or, Young Humphry Davy (The Cornish Apothecary's Boy, Who Taught Himself Natural Philosophy and Eventually Became President of the Royal Society) . the Life of a Wonderful Boy,

by Mayhew, Henry (1812-1887)

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1856, 1856 Edition. New York, Harper & Brothers. A good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Elaborately decorated spine, and blid-deco boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling, with rubbing/wear to the spine bands. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 452 pages; Description: xiv, [15]-452 p. Incl.....

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