Accession No

3949

Brief Description

print, instrument description, ‘Martin’s Compound Microscope’, by Benjamin Martin, English, 1760 (c)

Origin

Maker

Martin, Benjamin

Class

microscopes; ephemera

Earliest Date

1760

Latest Date

1760

Inscription Date

Material

paper

Dimensions

breadth 284mm; height 225mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

‘Martin’s Compound Microscope, Improved’
‘DESCRIPTION OF MARTIN’S
Compound
MICROSCOPE, IMPROVED.’

Description Notes

Print, instrument description, ‘Martin’s Compound Microscope’, by Benjamin Martin, English, 1760 (c).

Diagram and text including description and instructions for use of Martin’s improved compound microscope. Double-spread with diagram on left side. Text on right-side. Text in French on reverse. Fold marks and several blemishes. Torn along fold on right side.

Condition: fair; complete.

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