On the atmosphere as a vehicle of sound. [From the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society London, 1874].
[London].
[s.n.], [1874].
First offprint edition.
Quarto.
183-244pp. With three engraved plates. Original publisher's plain green paper wraps. Title in manuscript to upper wrap, slight dust-soiling and some creasing to extremities. Occasional creasing to leaves.
A meteorological treatise investigating the variations in sound transmission within differing atmospheric conditions - the aim being to establish a form of audible warning system for signalling shipping where inclement weather obscures visibility.
£ 75.00
Antiquates Ref: 13426
