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Item DescriptionTitle: Acta Helvetica, Societas Physico-Medica Basiliensis / Joh. Rudolph Im-Hof, Basel
Publication Year: 1751 / 1755
Language: Latin / French
Volumes: Vol. I & II (bound together)
Pages: Vol.1 [6], 104, 72 ; Vol.2 [4], 272
Illustrations: 18 copper engraved plates (mostly folding)
Binding: Contemporary full calf, gilt spine with raised bands
Size: approx. 21 × 16 cm (8.2 × 6.3 in)
Condition: Good. Contemporary binding with repairs at corners and a small crack at joint. Some scattered foxing and stains, overall clean and solid. Plates complete and well-preserved.
📖 Work Information\"Acta Helvetica\" was the scientific journal of the Physico-Medical Society of Basel, published between 1751 and 1777. This copy includes Volumes I (1751) and II (1755) bound together. The series contains contributions in physics, mathematics, anatomy, botany, and medicine, with articles by leading Swiss and European scientists, including Daniel Bernoulli.
📐 SizeBook dimensions: approx. 21 × 16 cm (8.2 × 6.3 in)Pagination: Vol.1 [6], 104, 72 ; Vol.2 [4], 272Illustrations: 18 copper-engraved plates (mostly folding)
📑 Condition
Binding: Contemporary full calf with gilt spine, wear and corner repairs, small crack to upper joint.
Text: Occasional foxing and stains, but overall crisp and well-preserved.
Plates: Complete, sharp impressions, some folding plates intact.Overall, a sound and collectible copy.
🖼 SignificanceAn important scientific periodical from Enlightenment Switzerland, containing early contributions to physics, medicine, and natural history. Particularly notable for articles by Daniel Bernoulli and other major figures. Rare in complete early volumes with all plates.
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