Vorlesungen über die Experimental-Physik nach ihrem gegenwärtigen Zustande. 2 vols. - [RARE FIRST GERMAN TRANSLATION]

Leipzig, Crusius, 1798 & 1799. 8vo. Uniformly bound in two contemporary half calf bindings. Light wear to extremities, spine slightly soiled. Internally very fine and clean. XVI, 686 pp. + 7 folded plates VIII, 774 pp. + 16 folded plates.

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Rare first German translation of Adam’s ‘Lectures on natural and experimental philosophy’ arguably his most important and influential work covering a wide range of topics, including mechanics, optics, electricity, magnetism, and astronomy. George Adams was a prominent figure in the field of mathematical and scientific instrument making serving as the principal instrument maker during the mid-eighteenth century.. In 1756, he was appointed as the instrument maker to the Prince of Wales who would later become George III. He continued to hold this position when George ascended to the throne in 1760.