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Lincolnwood, Illinois: Science Heritage Ltd, 1987. Reprint. Boards. Near Fine. Reprint. [2], viii, 144 pages + XXVII plates with descriptions (not paginated). 8vo. Publisher's green leather(ette). A bright clean copy. Upper corners bumped. Boards. This book contains a facsimile reprint of this work published in 1865 (London: John Van Voorst). With original copies getting very expensive, this facsimile is very useful for those who collect / use early instruments. The plates in the rear are particularly helpful as they show parts of the microscopes and provide names that can help when using the text. This volume is one of eight books published by Science Heritage, Ltd. in their History of Microscopy Series. The series was intended to make important works in the history of microscopy more widely available. The Science Heritage Ltd. History of Microscopy series included: 18th Century Microscopes A Sypnosis of History and Workbook (McCormick, 1987); Practical Treatise on the Use of the Microscope…
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- Title The Achromatic Microscope
- Author Richard Beck
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Science Heritage, Limited
- Date 2004-03
- ISBN 9780940095069 / 0940095068
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A Treatise on the Construction, Proper Use, and Capabilities of Smith, Beck, and Beck's Achromatic Microscopes
by Beck, Richard; McCormick, J.B. and Suzanne (series editors)
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