Lot 0208

Tissandier, Gaston. Popular Scientific Recreations 1885

Similar Sale History

Sold

Tissandier, Gaston. Popular Scientific Recreations.: Tissandier, Gaston. Popular Scientific Recreations. London: Ward, Locke and Co., 1885. Gilt-stamped calf, spine raised with black title compartment and decorative stamping in other sections. Engraved

2016Tissandier, Gaston. Popular Scientific Recreations.See Sold Price

Sold

2 ANTIQUE SCIENCE BOOKS: EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE 1893, POPULAR SCIENTIFIC RECREATIONS

20222 ANTIQUE SCIENCE BOOKSSee Sold Price

Sold

TISSANDIER, Gaston (1843-1899). Histoire des Ballons et: TISSANDIER, Gaston (1843-1899). Histoire des Ballons et des Aéronautes célèbres. Paris: H. Launette et Cie., Librairie Artistique, 1887, 1890. 2 volumes, 8vo (283 x 198 mm). 20 photogravure plates,

2018TISSANDIER, Gaston (1843-1899). Histoire des Ballons etSee Sold Price

Sold

[Popular Recreations] Three Antiquarian Works on: [Popular Recreations] Three Antiquarian Works on Amusements, Useful Knowledge, and Other Subjects. Three volumes in one, nineteenth quarter calf, comprising Cabinet of Arts & Sciences; or Ingenious Ma

Sold

Better Golf [Instructional Cards] De Luxe Set, Harry: Heading: Author: Cooper, Harry Title: Better Golf [Instructional Cards] De Luxe Set Place Published: Los Angeles Publisher:Scientific Recreation, Inc. Date Published: [c.1937] Descript

2019Better Golf [Instructional Cards] De Luxe Set, HarrySee Sold Price

Sold

Dawson's Birds of California Santa Barbara Deluxe Edition: Heading: Author: Dawson, William Leon Title: The Birds of California: A Complete, Scientific and Popular Account of the 580 Species and Subspecies of Birds Found in the State Place Published: San Die

2023Dawson's Birds of California Santa Barbara Deluxe EditionSee Sold Price

Sold

William Leon Dawson, The Birds of California: Title: The Birds of California: A Complete Scientific and Popular Account of the 580 Species and Subspecies of Birds Found in the State. Author: William Leon Dawson. Place: San Diego. Publisher: South

2018William Leon Dawson, The Birds of CaliforniaSee Sold Price

Sold

The Animal Kingdom, Johnson's Natural History, 2 Vols: Book Title: The Animal Kingdom Illustrated Johnson's Natural History, Comprehensive, Scientific, and Popular, Illustrating and Describing the Animal Kingdom, with its Wonders and Curiosities etc., etc

2017The Animal Kingdom, Johnson's Natural History, 2 VolsSee Sold Price

Sold

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MAGAZINE ANTIQUE COLLECTION: A collection of 14 issues of Scientific American popular science magazine from the late 19th - early 20th century. Many famous scientists, including Albert Einstein, have contributed articles to this

2023SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MAGAZINE ANTIQUE COLLECTIONSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C Books from the Blair Estate: (1) The Scientific and Literary Treasury Popular Encyclopaedia of the Belles Lettres by Samuel Maunder, printed by Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans, London, 1845. (2) 1853 Holy Bible, (3) 1851 New T

201819th C Books from the Blair EstateSee Sold Price

Sold

Popular Republic - Hommage for 50 Years of Scientific: Medal 1948, signed by G. Stanescu, Bronze (59 mm, 109.18 g). R! UNC 5396

Sold

popular work on photography w/amusing illustrations: Heading: Author: Bergeret, Albert , Drouin Title: Les Récréations Photographiques Place Published: Paris Publisher:Charles Mendel Date Published: 1891 Description: [16], 17

Sold

1898 6 Vols. Animate Creation; Popular Edition Of Our Living World - Color Plates: Animate Creation; Popular Edition of "Our Living World," A Natural History by The Rev. J.G. Wood. Revised and Adapted to American Zoology by Joseph B. Holder. Fully Illustrated with Scientific Accurac

20231898 6 Vols. Animate Creation; Popular Edition Of Our Living World - Color PlatesSee Sold Price

Sold

Recreations in Natural History: First Edition. Popular sketches of British Quadrupeds. Publisher William Clarke Author Uncited Date Published 1815 Binding Hard Back Condition Very Good Reserve: <

2020Recreations in Natural HistorySee Sold Price

Sold

Vintage Trolley, Train, and Monorail Ephemera: Vintage trolley, train, and monorail ephemera. Includes 1908 partial Scientific American magazine, Golden Book of train stamps, Popular Science Monthly. assorted photographs. Audiberti Monorail book 1

2024Vintage Trolley, Train, and Monorail EphemeraSee Sold Price

Sold

Fine Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha Figure: Early Qing Dynasty. Very fine gilt bronze Buddha figure. 10 1/2"

2015Fine Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha FigureSee Sold Price

Recommended Items

A Rare Satellite View of America Attraction Poster.: (Disneyland, 1956) A recreation of the Satellite View of America attraction poster using an original Space Station X-1 Poster. By 1958, the popular panoramic attraction was renamed, and Bjorn Aronson�

7 hrs LeftA Rare Satellite View of America Attraction Poster.

$3,000

1557 Dialoghi di Pietro Messia antique on astronomy gastronomy medicine 16 cent.: Mexia (Pedro) Dialoghi di Pietro Messia Venice, Plinio Pietrasanta, 1557 woodcut printer's device to title, woodcut initials and head-pieces modern morocco-backed boards 4to: 6 1/4 by 8 1/2" (c.210 x

3 days Left1557 Dialoghi di Pietro Messia antique on astronomy gastronomy medicine 16 cent.

$360

Egyptian 'Maspero' Green Faience Amulet: Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Mask of Bes in low-relief with lentoid eyes and tongue extended. Cf. Tinius, I., Altägypten in Braunschweig. Die Sammlungen des Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museums und des Städtisc

Jun 05, 2024Egyptian 'Maspero' Green Faience Amulet

£5

Egyptian Faience Block Bead with Bes and Amun: New Kingdom, 19th-20th Dynasty, 1279-1081 B.C. Rectangular bead with reserved image of Bes to one face, hieroglyphs to the reverse giving the legend 'beautiful praise (of) Amun'. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., B

Jun 04, 2024Egyptian Faience Block Bead with Bes and Amun

£5

Joaquim Agrasot Y Juan (1837 - 1919) Spain: Joaquim Agrasot Y Juan (1837 - 1919) Spain Watercolor on Paper Measure 11 3/4"in H x 17 1/4"in W and 19 1/2"in H x 25 1/2"in W with frame Known for: Painting Name variants: Joaquin Agrasot, Joaquín A

7 hrs LeftJoaquim Agrasot Y Juan (1837 - 1919) Spain

$100

Men's Watch: Men's stainless steel watch in working condition. case size: 1 3/4"Dia.

May 12, 2024Men's Watch

$200

Ox Blood Coral Beads Necklace: Ox blood color coral beads necklace with 14k yellow gold clasp. total is 18"L when it open. largest bead is 3/8"Dia and total weight about 16 grams

May 12, 2024Ox Blood Coral Beads Necklace

$375

Yellow Gold Ring w Mosaic: Yellow gold ring with blue and white flower mosaic insert. surface size: 1"Dia. total weight is about 6 grams

May 12, 2024Yellow Gold Ring w Mosaic

$150

Green Leaf Jade & Gold Pin: Chinese carved spinach jade double leaf with gold mounted pin, 3"L x 1 1/4"H, total weight is about 15 grams

May 12, 2024Green Leaf Jade & Gold Pin

$150

Cabouchon Silver Enamel of Couple Box: Cabouchon silver enamel box painted with couple in the park. 3 1/8"H x 2 3/8"W x 3/4"H, weight is about 96 grams

May 12, 2024Cabouchon Silver Enamel of Couple Box

$250

Fine Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Pin: Fine yellow gold pin flower pin with turquoise enamel leaf and diamonds bud. total weight about 13 grams. 1 3/4"H x 1 3/8"W

May 12, 2024Fine Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Pin

$600

Group of Chinese Stamps: Group of stamps on a paper sheet, the size of sheet is 8 1/2"W x 10 3/4"H

May 12, 2024Group of Chinese Stamps

$25

Gold Ring w. Round Coral & Diamonds Insert: 18K Yellow gold ring with round cut red coral insert in the center and with four diamonds around it . coral size: 1/2"Dia, total weight is about 5 grams

May 12, 2024Gold Ring w. Round Coral & Diamonds Insert

$250

Large Japanese Satsuma Punch Bowl: 19TH CENTURY marked Dainihon bi Satsuma yaki shu hei rin ga and gilt Satsuma family crest. Height 8 1/2 x diameter 18 inches. Collection of Mrs. A. Edward Allinson Provenance: Christie's, New York, sa

May 12, 2024Large Japanese Satsuma Punch Bowl

$1,000

Pr Chinese Rose Medallion Vases Lamps: Pr Chinese rose medallion vases lamps with bronze mounted. vase is 11"H x 4 1/2"W, overall is 19 1/2"H x 5"W

May 12, 2024Pr Chinese Rose Medallion Vases Lamps

$250

Chinese Tibetan Dzi Beads Necklace: Chinese Tibetan Dzi Beads necklace with five Dzi beads, largest one is 1 5/8"L

May 12, 2024Chinese Tibetan Dzi Beads Necklace

$25

Tissandier, Gaston. Popular Scientific Recreations 1885

Item Details

Description

Tissandier, Gaston. Popular Scientific Recreations. London: Ward, Lock & Co., ca. 1885. Pictorial red cloth stamped in black and gold. Tissue-guarded frontispiece, profusely illustrated with engravings. 4to. Minor rubbing to spine ends and light marks to cloth. Sections on shadowgraphy, optical and spectral illusions, among other subjects. Nice Copy.