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The Constitution of Man – George Combe – 1871

An 1871 edition of this important book published by MacLachlan and Stewart, Edinburgh. Over 350 page in very good condition still tight in its original cloth binding with rich dark green endpapers.

George Combe (1788-1858) was an ardent phrenologist and writer. Born in Edinburgh he founded the Edinburgh Phrenological Society in 1820. He led the field there for over twenty years and this was his great work.

Originally a lawyer with a successful practice. In 1816 Johann Spurzheim came to Edinburgh and Combe was invited to a private dissection of the human brain which greatly impressed him. This spurred him on to make his own investigations and he was satisfied that the fundamental principles of phrenology were sound, namely “that the brain is the organ of the mind; that the brain is an aggregate of several parts, each subserving a distinct mental faculty; and that the size of the cerebral organ is, caeteris paribus, and index of power or energy of function”.

Many of the principles set out in The Constitution of Man would challenge modern morality.

Combe – Distinguished in his field

$50.00

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Ten Early Microscope Slides – Diatoms (including one Australian slide)

A uniform group of ten prepared microscope slides all in very good condition. Unknown preparer although Voyager finds the handwriting familiar possibly Norman of London late 19thC. Nice to have an Australian sample in the mix.

Diatoma Grande
Nitzschia Sigma
Fossil Shetland
Primary Peat
Surirella Nobilis
Fossil Bilin Bohemia
Ichaboe [Island off Namibia] Guano
Primary Peat (2)
Surirella Ovata
Coscinodiscus Yarra [Australia]

All annotated in strong cursive writing

Nice varied Diatom Collection

$150.00

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Tasmaniana – Clifford Craig’s Auction Catalogues – 1975 A useful and hard to come by reference for the collector and historian.

The Important Collection of Books, Manuscripts, Prints, Drawings and Paintings relating to the Discovery and History of Van Diemen’s Land and Tasmania and with a few items relating to Australasia, the property of Dr Clifford Craig of Launceston, Christie, Manson & Woods auction catalogues – October 1975.

Two catalogues, printed wrappers, Catalogue I – 89 pages, 16 plates (some colour); Catalogue II – 129 pages, 4 plates. Over 1600 items described. Catalogues for the sale of the collection formed by Doctor Clifford Craig, who based two of his works – ‘The Engravers of Van Diemen’s Land’ and ‘Old Tasmanian Prints’, largely on prints from his collection. A significant collection by any standards.

$70.00

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Funnel Medusa – Shaw and Nodder – c1800

An original copper engraved hand coloured image of the unusual Funnel Medusa (Medusa Infundibulum). Published by Shaw and Nodder in London on around 1800.

From the Ocean around Jamaica and described by Dr Patrick Browne in his book on Jamaica “it is impossible to express the liveliness of the motions of these delicate organs, or the beautiful variety of colours that rise from them while they play to and fro in the rays of the sun”

George Shaw was in charge of Natural History at the British Museum. Nodder was a natural history artist and worked for Banks on his Florilegium.

Framed in Voyager Natural History style in black cored cream mat and gilt (with a slight red hue) frame. Perfect for the study or the beach pad if you are that lucky!

Simple yet beautiful aquatic creature

$90.00

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The Microscope by Hogg – 1867

Another great mid-Victorian book on the microscope by Jabez Hogg who was President of the medical Microscopical Society and a leading Ophthalmic Surgeon of hid day. Published by Routledge, London.

This is the sixth edition 1867 still in its rather grand red cover. Intact and firm binding, unusual for such a thick book from that period. Over 750 pages and over 500 illustrations some in colour.

Superb history of the development of the instrument and in terms of application excellent chapters on various natural history subjects and mineralogy as well as superior content on histology as might be expected given the authors background

A sizeable body of work well executed and collectable

$120.00

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Evenings at the Microscope – Philip Gosse -1874

Title continues … or Researches among the Minuter Organs and Forms of Animal Life

A new edition revised and annotated published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, London 1874.

A classic on the subject and fairly comprehensive in detail focused on the student of microscopy. 422 pages nicely illustrated with the odd spot, missing the front free endpaper and with some marks to the original green boards although the gilt titling and designs are still vivid … the tadpole at the bottom of the spine is a delight.

Good work on Victorian microscopy – a standard

$50.00

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The Constitution of Man – George Combe – 1871

Ten Early Microscope Slides – Diatoms (including one Australian slide)

Tasmaniana – Clifford Craig’s Auction Catalogues – 1975 A useful and hard to come by reference for the collector and historian.

Funnel Medusa – Shaw and Nodder – c1800

The Microscope by Hogg – 1867

Evenings at the Microscope – Philip Gosse -1874

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