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GUYOT (Edmé-Gilles). Nouvelles récréations physiques...

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GUYOT (Edmé-Gilles). Nouvelles récréations physiques et mathématiques, containing the most curious things that have been imagined in this genre and what is discovered daily. Paris, Gueffier, 1786. 3 vol. in-8 basane racinée, smooth spine decorated, title and tomaison in mar. rouge (binding of the time). Cuffs, spines and corners worn, some spotting. Third edition, enlarged, and illustrated with 102 (32+48+22) engraved plates. There are all kinds of games or tricks using magnets, electricity, geometry and perspective, light rays, magic mirrors, the dark room, flammable air, games with water, mathematical games (with cards, a chessboard, cryptology)... Ex-libris library of M. l'abbé Vernerey.