Theophrastou tou eresiou peri ton lithon biblion . Theophrastus's history of stones. With an English version, and notes, including the modern history of the gems described by that author; ... To which are added, two letters: I. On the colours of the sapphire and turquoise. II. Upon the effects of different menstruums on copper. ... The second edition; enlarged by the addition of a Greek index ... Also observations on the new Swedish acid, ... and with an idea of a natural and artificial method of fossils. By Sir John Hill.
Theophrastus (c.372-287 BC)
Category
Books
Date
1774
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 3099095
Summary
Bibliographic description
viii, 342, [46]p. . 8vo. Front board loose. Provenance: No ownership marks. Binding: Eighteenth century plain calf binding.
Makers and roles
Theophrastus (c.372-287 BC) John Hill (1714-1775)