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Lot 164

MAXWELL (JAMES CLERK)
On Physical Lines of Force, Parts I-IV [in: The London, Edinburgh and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science, Series 4, vol. 21, nos. 139, 140, 141, 151, 152 (Part II split across 2 nos.)], Taylor & Francis, March 1861-February 1862

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MAXWELL (JAMES CLERK)

On Physical Lines of Force, Parts I-IV [in: The London, Edinburgh and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science, Series 4, vol. 21, nos. 139, 140, 141, 151, 152 (Part II split across 2 nos.)], double-page engraved plate, untrimmed and largely unopened, 2 numbers in unstitched sheets, 1 stab-sewn, 2 in publisher's printed wrappers, light dust-soiling, Part IV with short tear at top edge of first page, preserved together in morocco-backed solander box [PMM 355], 8vo, Taylor & Francis, March 1861-February 1862

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The first appearance of Maxwell's theory of electromagnetism. "A generation later, Einstein's work on relativity was founded directly upon Maxwell's electromagnetic theory" (PMM).

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