PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS [of the Royal Society of London], Giving Some Account of the Present Undertakings, Studies, and Labours, of the Ingenious, in many Considerable Parts of the World. Volume XLVIII. Part I. For the Year 1753. + Part II. For the Yea

FIRST EDITION Entire Volume for THE YEARS 1753 and 1754, originally published in 2 Parts with continuous pagination. Contains both title pages. Small 4to. (approx. 23.5 x 17.5cm) hardback in modern quarter calf with raised bands, red title label, gilt to spine and marbled boards. New endpapers. [8], 384pp. [10], 385-882pp. [16 Index]. Illustrated with engraved plates (37 folding and 1 single page) plus occasional vignettes and diagrams within the text. Modern bookplate to front pastedown. Occasional light foxing, heavier to prelims. Light damp stains to top of gutter pp.333-426 and to lower corner of pp.775-808, none affecting text. A VERY GOOD COPY.