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Dark Light

Dark Light

by Simon, Linda

The modern world imagines that the invention of electricity was greeted with great enthusiasm. But in 1879, Americans reacted to the advent of electrification with suspicion and fear. Forty years after Thomas Edison invented the incandescent bulb, only 20 percent of American families had wired their homes. Meanwhile, electrotherapy emerged as a popular medical treatment for everything from depression to digestive problems. Why did Americans welcome electricity into their bodies even as they kept it from... Read more about this item
Dark Light: Electricity and Anxiety from the Telegraph to the X-Ray

Dark Light: Electricity and Anxiety from the Telegraph to the X-Ray

by Simon, Linda

Mariner Books, 2005. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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A$9.50
Dark Light : Electricity and Anxiety from the Telegraph to the X-Ray

Dark Light : Electricity and Anxiety from the Telegraph to the X-Ray

by Linda Simon

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2004. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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A$10.02
Partly-Printed Document Signed

Partly-Printed Document Signed

by OHM, Georg Simon (1789-1854)

Munich: University of Munich, 1851. unbound. very good. Exceedingly rare partly-printed document signed: 1 page, folio, Munich, August 17, 1851, an ornate Graduation Certificate for a student attending the University of Munich Polytechnic School, signed 'Prof. Dr. Ohm', as the Royal Ministerial Commissioner for Examinations. Fine, dark signature and in very good condition with some tiny tears along the right blank margin. Accompanied by a small black and white portrait of Ohm on a separate... Read more about this item
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A$7,304.27
TIBERII CAVALLOS FULLSTÄNDIGA AFHANDLING OM ELECTRICITETEN. Öfversättning Jemte Tillägg Och Anmärkningar af Carl Gust. Sjöstén, Carl Pet. Ohrling. 1-3

TIBERII CAVALLOS FULLSTÄNDIGA AFHANDLING OM ELECTRICITETEN. Öfversättning Jemte Tillägg Och Anmärkningar af Carl Gust. Sjöstén, Carl Pet. Ohrling. 1-3

by CAVALLO, Tiberius

Lund: Prof. Joh. Lundblad, 1795-96. First Edition. Hardcover. Moderate to heavy foxing throughout, the folding plates generally clean. While the spine is in very nice shape, the boards are heavily rubbed with loss. Good. Three parts in one small octavo (4-1/4" x 7-1/8") volume in calf-backed boards with contrasting gilt-lettered morocco spine labels; [14], 207, [2]; [2], 387, [1]; [2], 139, [13] + 8 folding plates engraved by J. M. Weller. Swedish translation of the treatise on electricity by the... Read more about this item
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A$679.92
Experimental Researches in Electricity

Experimental Researches in Electricity

by Michael Faraday

Paperback / softback. New. In the 1820s and 1830s, Michael Faraday (1791-1867) undertook crucial work in electromagnetism which forms the basis of modern electromagnetic technology. In the second of this three-volume collection of his papers, published between 1839 and 1855, he includes his defence against accusations that his ideas were stolen from a senior physicist.
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A$69.48
Observations sur la physique, sur l'histoire naturelle et sur les arts,...

Observations sur la physique, sur l'histoire naturelle et sur les arts,...

by Rozier, François, 1734-1793, Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier, and others

Paris: Chez Ruault, 1775. Original edition. Very Good. 2 volumes Quarto (28 cm); 464; 504 pages, 25 engraved plates (some folding), and folding table. Engraved headpieces. Many pages unopened. In stiff paste paper, paper labels on spine titled in manuscript and with volume numbers in ink. Old bookplate. References: (For Lavoisier) Duveen, 24-27. Volumes 3 and 4, comprising the year 1774, of the lively forum for the publication of advancements in physics, natural history, and in mechanical arts.... Read more about this item
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A$1,398.69
Wonderful experiments! . . . Electricity . . . [Broadside]

Wonderful experiments! . . . Electricity . . . [Broadside]

by Electricity

1850. Rare 19th Century American Electricity Broadside [Electricity] Wonderful experiments! At the [Liberty Hall (Groton)] this evening, [Feb. 19] inst. Dr. Fisk begs to inform the ladies and gentlemen of this place, that he will give one night of pleasing and instructive amusement . . . Broadside. Woodcut illustrations. N.p.: Samuel B. Hall, n.d. [ca. 1850]. 627 x 225 mm. Small portion of one corner torn (not affecting text), some creasing, minor stains, but very good. Rare nineteenth-century American... Read more about this item
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A$2,719.68
Autograph letter signed to Charles Vincent Walker

Autograph letter signed to Charles Vincent Walker

by Page, Charles Grafton

1845. Very Good. Page, Charles Grafton (1812-68). A.L.s. to Charles Vincent Walker (1812-82). Washington, D.C., June 2, 1845. 1 page. 252 x 200 mm. Remains of mounting present. Provenance: Latimer Clark. Page performed experimental researches in electricity during the middle part of the nineteenth century, inventing a forerunner of the induction coil, the self-acting circuit breaker and a reciprocating electromagnetic engine. He served as one of the US Patent Office's two chief examiners between 1841... Read more about this item
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A$388.53
Lighting of Factories and Offices; Part One, Lighting For Production in the Factory. Part Two, Lighting for Seeing in the Office. Part Three, Mazda Lamps

Lighting of Factories and Offices; Part One, Lighting For Production in the Factory. Part Two, Lighting for Seeing in the Office. Part Three, Mazda Lamps

by Gaetjens, A. K. ; Warren, Dean W. Brown, W. C. Weitz, C. E. ; General Electric Company

Nela Park, Cleveland: General Electric Co., Nela Park Engineering Department, 1940. Hardcover. Ex-library of Engineering Society of Detroit, with the organization's large bookplate to front board verso. About very good(-) with general wear. Plese refer to photos.. Quarto in blue cloth boards; stapled binding; three parts in one volume (approx 150p total -- in three separate numerations) b/w llus., diagrams. Uncommon. Handsomely inscribed by Walter Sturrock of Genral Electric. Worthwhile charts, photos,... Read more about this item
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A$105.68
Compedium d'Électricité Médicale... Troisième édition, Revue, corrigée et augmentée d'un Aperçu des progrès faits en ëlectro-therapie jusqu'en 1868

Compedium d'Électricité Médicale... Troisième édition, Revue, corrigée et augmentée d'un Aperçu des progrès faits en ëlectro-therapie jusqu'en 1868

by VAN HOLSBEEK, Henri (1829-1879)

Bruxelles,: Henri Manceaux,, 1868.. xiii, [i, blank], 680 pp. Small 8vo (12 x 18 cm.). Contemporary half dark green morocco, spine gilt lettered (partly slightly rubbed); marbled end-papers. With 15 text figures. ¶ Last and best edition of this comprehensive compendium on all aspects of the medical application of electricity up to that date. The first 165 pages comprising an important "Revue historique et Bibliographique de l'électricité médicale". --(A few pages... Read more about this item
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A$165.28
Experimental Researches in Electricity

Experimental Researches in Electricity

by Michael Faraday

Paperback / softback. New.
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A$38.24
On voltaic combinations. In a letter addressed to Michael Faraday. . .. with: Additional observations on voltaic combinations. In a letter addressed to Michael Faraday. . .. In: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. For the year MDCCCXXXVI, Vol. 126, Part I.

On voltaic combinations. In a letter addressed to Michael Faraday. . .. with: Additional observations on voltaic combinations. In a letter addressed to Michael Faraday. . .. In: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. For the year MDCCCXXXVI, Vol. 126, Part I.

by DANIELL, John Frederic (1790-1845)

London:: Richard Taylor, 1836., 1836. 304 x 242 mm. 4to. Pages 107-124; 125-129. [Entire volume: xii, (1)-20, 49-215, [1 blank], [4], 571-616 pp.] Tables in the first article; 2 engraved plates accompany the second article. Early green cloth (ca. 1909), printed paper spine label, original plain blue wrappers bound in; lightly rubbed. Bookplate of the Plainfield Public Library, Plainfield, New Jersey, rubber stamps on edges. Very good. "Research in the new field of current electricity was at this time... Read more about this item
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A$349.67
Further observations on voltaic combinations. In a letter addressed to Michael Faraday. . .. In: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. For the year MDCCCXXXVII, Vol. 127, Part I [with Part II].

Further observations on voltaic combinations. In a letter addressed to Michael Faraday. . .. In: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. For the year MDCCCXXXVII, Vol. 127, Part I [with Part II].

by DANIELL, John Frederic (1790-1845)

London:: Richard and John E. Taylor, 1837., 1837. Two parts in one volume. 304 x 242 mm. 4to. Pages 141-160. [Entire volume: x, [2], (1)-178, [4]; vi, (179)-258, 347-363, [1 blank], 427-446, [4] pp.] Tables, 1 engraved plate. Early green cloth (ca. 1909), printed paper spine label, original plain blue wrappers to Part I bound in; lightly rubbed, head of spine chipped. Bookplate of the Plainfield Public Library, Plainfield, New Jersey, rubber stamps on edges. SIGNED "Dr. Olbers, Bremen" in ink on... Read more about this item
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A$388.53
Mathematical and physical papers

Mathematical and physical papers

by Lord Kelvin

A complet six volume set of the Kelvin papers, all in original bindings, that has been re-assembled over time.
Volume 1 shows some foxing on the front page, otherwise very good.
Volumes 2, 3,and 5 have ex-library stamps, otherwise very good.
Volumes 4 and 6 are almost mint - pages bright.
No text notes/markings anywhere.
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A$777.05
Observations sur la physique, sur l'histoire naturelle et sur les arts,...

Observations sur la physique, sur l'histoire naturelle et sur les arts,...

by Rozier, François, 1734-1793, Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier; J.A. Mongez, Jr, and others

Paris: Au Bureau du Journal de Physique, 1787. Original edition. Very Good. Quarto (28 cm); 480 pages, 12 engraved plates. Engraved headpieces. Many pages unopened. In stiff paste paper, paper label on spine titled in manuscript and with volume number in ink. Old bookplate. Volumes 31, comprising the issues for August through December 1787, of the lively forum for the publication of advancements in physics, natural history, and in mechanical arts. The "Journal de Physique, as it was known,... Read more about this item
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A$543.94
Experimental Researches in Electricity: Volume 2

Experimental Researches in Electricity: Volume 2

by Faraday, Michael

Adamant Media Corporation, 2002. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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A$27.77
Our Changing World: Our Electric World: A Teaching Unit Book

Our Changing World: Our Electric World: A Teaching Unit Book

by HAYNES, Muriel

New York: Thomas Nelson, 1940. Hardcover. Very Good. Very good hardcover. Later printing. Text clean. Illustrated. Reynolds is the editor. Spine ends bumped. Slight spine twist. Top corners on cover slightly bent.
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A$31.08
Die Elektrizitat in Gasen.

Die Elektrizitat in Gasen.

by STARK, Johannes (1874-1957)

Leipzig:: Johann Ambrosius Barth, 1902., 1902. Dedicated to Dr. Eduard Riecke. 8vo. XXVIII, 509 pp. 144 figs., index. Original dark gray black-stamped cloth; rubbed, rear joint mended with kozo. Very good. Signed by G.H. Baillie [Granville Hugh Baillie, noted horological historian].
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A$186.49
Autograph letter signed to Latimer Clark

Autograph letter signed to Latimer Clark

by Jenkin, Henry Charles Fleeming

1866. Very Good. Jenkin, Henry Charles Fleeming (1833-85). A.L.s. to Latimer Clark. St. Adelphi, January[?] 23, 1866. 2pp. 204 x 127 mm. Holes punched in upper margin. Provenance: Latimer Clark. Jenkin, a British engineer, served as secretary of the British Association's Electric Standards Committee (formed in 1861), which was responsible for setting and naming the standard units of electrical quantity and resistance. Between 1858 and 1872 Jenkin worked in the design and manufacture of submarine... Read more about this item
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A$1,165.58
Experimental Researches in Electricity: Volume 1

Experimental Researches in Electricity: Volume 1

by Faraday, Michael

Adamant Media Corporation, 2005. Book. Good. Soft cover. Good brown pictorial softcover. 2005. VOLUME 1 (only). Crease to front cover. NAME AND NUMBER written to text edge in large lettering, other wise page faces clean. Mild scuffing. Binding solid. 574 pp..
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A$43.51A$39.16
Autograph letter signed to Mr. Becker

Autograph letter signed to Mr. Becker

by Everett, Joseph David

1872. Good +. Everett, Joseph David (1831-1904). A.L.s. to Mr. Becker. Belfast, December 7, 1872. 1- pp. 178 x 113 mm. Tear in left margin affecting 1 word, remains of mounting present. Provenance: Latimer Clark. Everett served as secretary of the British Association's committee on electrical standards between 1871 and 1873. His letter concerns a piece of scientific equipment he had ordered: "a stand for putting the resistance coils in connection with each other . . . with metallic projections to fit... Read more about this item
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A$310.82
ETSA. The Story of Electricity in South Australia

ETSA. The Story of Electricity in South Australia

by Linn, Rob

Adelaide: ETSA Corporation. 1996. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Diagrams. 262 pages. This book celebrates the story of ETSA, the people who made it and the State they served. . 1st Edition. Softcover.
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A$20.00
Autograph letter signed (carbon copy) to Charles Tilston Bright

Autograph letter signed (carbon copy) to Charles Tilston Bright

by Jenkin, Henry Charles Fleeming

1862. Very Good. Jenkin, Henry Charles Fleeming (1833-85). A.L.s. (carbon copy) to Charles Tilston Bright. [London], January 9, 1862. 2pp. 254 x 202 mm. Small holes punched in left margin, traces of mounting present. Provenance: Latimer Clark. Jenkin, a British engineer, served as secretary of the British Association's Electric Standards Committee (formed in 1861), which was responsible for setting and naming the standard units of electrical quantity and resistance. His correspondent, Charles Bright,... Read more about this item
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A$699.34
Experimental Researches in Electricity

Experimental Researches in Electricity

by Michael Faraday

Paperback / softback. New. In the 1820s and 1830s, Michael Faraday (1791-1867) undertook crucial work in electromagnetism which forms the basis of modern electromagnetic technology. In the first of this three-volume collection of his papers, published between 1839 and 1855, he describes his early experiments and their frustrating pitfalls.
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A$111.60