Group of (2) early 19th century books
Group of (2) early 19th century books, to include: ''Outlines of the Science of Life which treats physiologically of both Body and Mind,'' by Slisha North M.D., 1829, New York: Collins and Co., with folding plate, 202 pages, (foxing, tanning, image bleeding), 9''l, 5''w; ''Micrographia Illustrata: or The Microscope Explained..,'' by George Adams, 1771, London: Printed by Author, fourth edition, 71/72 copper plates, William Holcombe crest to interior front board, (lacking one plate, foxing, tanning, minor tears, and image bleeding), 8-1/2''l, 5-1/2''w. Provenance: Acquired by descent from Dr. George R. Brush, of the settling Brush family of Southold, Long Island, New York.
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Group of (2) early 19th century books, to include: ''Outlines of the Science of Life which treats physiologically of both Body and Mind,'' by Slisha North M.D., 1829, New York: Collins and Co., with folding plate, 202 pages, (foxing, tanning, image bleeding), 9''l, 5''w; ''Micrographia Illustrata: or The Microscope Explained..,'' by George Adams, 1771, London: Printed by Author, fourth edition, 71/72 copper plates, William Holcombe crest to interior front board, (lacking one plate, foxing, tanning, minor tears, and image bleeding), 8-1/2''l, 5-1/2''w. Provenance: Acquired by descent from Dr. George R. Brush, of the settling Brush family of Southold, Long Island, New York.