PRIESTLEY, JOSEPH. 1733-1804.
The History and Present State of Electricity with Original Experiments.... London: London: J. Dodsley, J. Johnson, et al, 1768.
4to (260 x 120 mm). 4 (of 7) engraved plates. Late 19th/early 20th century half polished calf and marbled boards. Lacking "specimen chart" and plates I, VI and V, joints starting, corners rubbed, scattered spotting.
Provenance: Kenneth Garth Huston (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION of the first history of electricity. Includes much on the experiments of Priestley's friend, Benjamin Franklin. Crook S480; Norman 1748.