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Evolution in the Light of Modern Knowledge – Various Notable Scientific Contributors

A special book published by Blackie, London and Glasgow in 1932, a new edition. Some minor ageing to page edges very good complete dust jacket, overall a very good copy.

Bringing forward the views of notable scientists of the day to explain the position of the “Theory of Evolution” by reference to their special disciplines. Includes the Astronomer Jeans, Zoologist MacBride, Chemist Soddy, Geologist Watts and Australian born Elliot Smith Anatomist and pursuer of Ancient Man. A fine provoking work despite and later revelations.

Evolution and Elliot Smith among the best.

$120.00

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In Search for Man’s Ancestors – Prof Grafton Elliot Smith – 1931

Published by Watts & Co, London, 1951 first edition, 56 pages part of the Forum Series. Very good condition in a complete dust jacket. Inscription to paste down.

Grafton NSW born Elliot Smith has risen to Professor of Anatomy at University College, London by the time this book was published.He was involved in the Piltdown hoax, which features (pre-exposure) here along with Pithecanthropus, Heidelberg Man and Peking Man. His view on the “Cradle of Mankind” in which the Australian “Talgai” skull from near Warwick gets a reference.

Grafton born Professor Searches for the beginning of Man

$60.00

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Sale of A Winner on the Race Ground – Epson Downs 1863

An original print from the Illustrated London News, 23rd May 1863 of the post-race sale of a fine thoroughbred. Just two years after the first Melbourne Cup Nicely water coloured by an obviously expert hand. The image is 34cms by 24cm and it would frame nicely for any race going enthusiast.

Mid Victorian Race Course Print Nicely Coloured … click on me to see my all

$90.00

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The Total Solar Eclipse of May 1900 – Walter Maunder FRAS

A series of expeditions was organised by the British Astronomical Society to observe the total solar eclipse of 28th May 1900. This book printed by the “Knowledge” Office, London was published the following year.

It is a remarkable record of a substantial effort in logistics for such a momentary event. The best position forecast by the Smithsonian Institute was expected to be Wadensborough, North Carilona. The British attended but also went to Portugal, Mid-Spain, Manzandes, Elche and Algiers. The photography of the “set-ups” at each location are a treasure … and it is good to see lady scientists in all their finery and the odd social event. The scientific content is immeasurable and the photographs of corona etc at various locations comprehensive and priceless.

As well as corona we have … dark markings, coronal extensions, the shadow bands, Baily’s Beads … and a good summary of results. The highlight for Voyager is the period images of the astronomers going about their business.

The 1900 eclipse was part of the Saros cycle which repeats itself every 18 years and 11 days but with a limit, a total of 71 events, from 1179 to the final one in 2044 … so not long to go.

Unique work and more than you would expect for such a brief event … special

$90.00

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A Treatise on the Differential Calculus – William Walton – 1845 – Viscount Cross to be Home Secretary’s Copy

An advanced work published in 1845 by Deightons, Cambridge. The author was a Fellow of Trinity College. Original blind stamped cloth binding.

A very good copy with the normal progression … Fundamental Principles; Successive Differentiation; Elimination of Constant Functions; Evaluation of Indeterminate Functions; Maxima and Minima; Tangency; Asymptotes; Multiple Point, Conjugates, Cusps etc; Concavity and Convexity of Curves and Points of Inflexion … Centre of Curvature etc; Theory of Evolutes and Involutes; envelops; Polar Co-ordinates etc.

Distinguished First Owner Viscount R.A. Cross

Carries the bookplate and Signature, College and Ownership Date of Richard Asshetn Cross (1823-1914). Cross also went to Trinity and was then called to the Bar, Inner temple in 1849. He entered Parliament first in 1857 and then a second stint in 1868. He was elevated to the peerage, Viscount Cross of Broughton-in-Furness, in 1886. He was Home Secretary under Disraeli and also under Lord Salisbury. For a time, he was in the India Office and in eventually given the sinecure post Lord Privy Seal

$120.00

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Somewhere in New Guinea – Frank Clune – First edition 1951

Published by Angus and Robertson, Sydney in 1951, a first edition in pretty good condition

A companion book to Frank Clune’s “Prowling in Papua”. This time the north side and a good deal of mooching around “as he put it”. Wewak, Hagen, Madang, Markham Valley and Rabaul included.

First Edition Clune in New Guinea

$40.00

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Evolution in the Light of Modern Knowledge – Various Notable Scientific Contributors

In Search for Man’s Ancestors – Prof Grafton Elliot Smith – 1931

Sale of A Winner on the Race Ground – Epson Downs 1863

The Total Solar Eclipse of May 1900 – Walter Maunder FRAS

A Treatise on the Differential Calculus – William Walton – 1845 – Viscount Cross to be Home Secretary’s Copy

Somewhere in New Guinea – Frank Clune – First edition 1951

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