Hooke (Robert) Philosophical Experiments and Observations..., edited by William Derham, first edition, 4 engraved plates, 2 folding, woodcut illustrations and ornaments, advertisement leaf at end, a little soiled and stained, ex-library copy with stamp and ink accession number to title, contemporary panelled calf, rebacked, corners repaired, rubbed, [Keynes 36], 8vo, by W. & J.Innys, 1726; and Numbers 2, 3 & 4 of Hooke's Cutlerian Lectures (Animadversions, 1674; Helioscopes, 1676; Lampas, 1677) but lacking plates, 8vo & 4to (4)

⁂ After Richard Waller's death William Derham took over the editing of Hooke's papers. This volume contains material omitted from Waller's edition of Hooke's Posthumous Works of 1705. It is an eclectic mix of scientific experiments, observations, inventions etc. concerning barometers, giant hailstones which fell in London in 1680, windmills, carriages, gems, maritime pendulum clocks, telescopes and microscopes, the Nautilus shellfish, the properties of amber etc.