Scientific Instruments

Turner (G.L'E.): The Practice of Science in the Nineteenth Century: Teaching and Research Apparatus in the Teyler Museum
O/P. 360 pages, illus., 1996. A catalogue, with 454 entries and illustrations, for the 19th century scientific instruments at Teyler's museum, Haarlem, Holland. This is an important collection especially for optics, acoustics and electricity. A very good copy, the dust jacket good but with small tear to top of (faded) spine. (Ref: K3237 - W1)  in stock.

Turner (G.L'E.): Van Marum's Scientific Instruments in Teyler's Museum - Descriptive Catalogue
O/P. Volume 1: Mechanics/Mechanical Models 56 pages, 80 items described and illustrated.
Volume 2: Magnetism/Electricity 6 pages, 72 items described and illustrated.
Volume 3: Astronomical Models/Optics 44 pages, 55 items described and illustrated.
Volume 4: Hydrostatics/Hydraulics/Pneumatics 40 pages, 85 items described and illustrated.
Volume 5: Chemical Apparatus/Heat/Miscellaneous 40 pages, 58 items described and illustrated.
An offprint, published in about 1973, from a much larger work (the Life and Work of Martinus Van Marum). This is an important reference as many of the 350 instruments in the collection have been dated by reference to inventories and other Teyler Museum records. A complete set of these catalogues, all in good condition, card covers. (Ref: K4595 - V1)  in stock.

Wunderlich (H.): Kursächsische Feldmeßkunst, artilleristische Richtverfahren und Ballistik im 16. und 17. Jahrhundert
O/P. 218 pages, 73 illus., 1977. Contributions to the history of practical mathematics, physics, artillery and ballistics in the Renaissance period on the basis of instruments, maps, manuals and pamphlets in the Mathematical-Physical Salon, Dresden. A very good copy with poor dust jacket. [German language] (Ref: K4687 - G2)  in stock.