The works of the Honourable Robert Boyle : in six volumes : to which is prefixed the life of the author ..

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Notes: Edited by Thomas Birch.; Preface (v.1) dated Nov. 16, 1743.; Vols. 2-6 have imprint: London : Printed for W. Johnston [and 14 others], 1772.; Frontispiece port. (v.1) signed: J. Kersseboom pinxit; B. Baron sculp.; Most of the plates are signed: J. Mynde sc.; Engraved allegorical portrait of the author on t.p., signed: H. Gravelot inv. et delin.; Errors in paging.; "The life of the Honourable Robert Boyle. By Thomas Birch ...", with appendix: v. 1, p. [v]-ccxviii.; "List of the titles of the mss. ... not inserted": v.1, p. ccxxxvi-ccxxxviii.; Includes bibliographical references and index.; Side-notes; tail-pieces.

Physical description: 6 v., [17] leaves of plates in various foliations (some folded) : ill., port. ; 30 cm. (4to)