The construction of timber : from its early growth : explained by the microscope, and proved from experiments, in a great variety of kinds: in five books : On the parts of trees; their vessels; and their encrease by growth: and on the different disposition of those parts in various kinds; and the particularities in their vessels : with figures of their various appearances; of the instrument for cutting them; and of the microscope thro' which they were viewed / by John Hill.
| Author/creator |
Hill, John, 1714?-1775 |
| Other author/creator | Duncombe, Pauncefort, former owner. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | London : Printed for the author; and sold by R. Baldwin ... [et al], 1770. |
| Description | 170 pages, 10 unnumbered pages, 43 (i.e. 46) plates (1 folded) : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Variant title | Binder's spine title: Hill on timber |
| Local note | Joyner-Colored plates. Armorial bookplate of Pauncefort Duncombe, Brickhill Mannor, Bucks, with motto "Non fecimus ipsi". Clipping pasted to t.p. verso, with title "Season for felling timber". |
| General note | Date in roman numerals. |
| General note | Signatures: A-L⁸M² |
| General note | Two plates each numbered 13, 14, 33. |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | Rare Collection | QK475 .H64 1770 | ✔ Available | Request Material |