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  Microscopic view of Kettering-stone, sea moss, and sponge

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 9 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Marine algae, Bryozoa, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of several kinds of frozen figures

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 8 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Snowflakes, Ice, Urine, Microscopes
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  Microscopic view of mites

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 36 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Mites, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of seaweed, rosemary, and other leaves

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 14 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Rosemary, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Marine algae, Leaves, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of a white featherwing'd [feather-winged] moth

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engraving of a white featherwing'd [feather-winged] moth from Schem. 30 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Moths, Microscopy, Microscopes, Natural history, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of snail teeth and silkworm egg

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 25 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Snails, Eels, Microscopy, Microscopes, Silkworms, Natural history, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of a blue fly

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 26 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Flies, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of a great belly'd [bellied] gnat or female gnat

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engraving of a great belly'd [bellied] gnat or female gnat from Schem. 29 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Gnats, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of seeds of Venus looking-glass or corn violet

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 17 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Seeds, Scientific illustration, Flowers--Seeds, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of purslane seeds

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 20 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Seeds, Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of moss and other small vegetative substances

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 13 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Plants, Microscopy, Microscopes, Mosses, Natural history, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of seeds of poppy

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 19 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
  • Subject Seeds, Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Microscopes
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  Microscopic view of small diamants [diamonds]

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 7 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Flint, Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Diamonds, Microscopes, Precious stones
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  Microscopic view of the eyes and head of a drone-fly

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engraving of the eyes and head of a grey drone-fly from Schem. 24 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Flies, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of taffeta and silk

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 3 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Textile fabrics, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Microscopes
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  Microscopic view of a louse

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engraving of a louse from Schem. 35 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Lice, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of nettles and other venomous plants

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 15 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Hygrometers, Nettles, Microscopes
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  Microscopic view of the feet and wings of flies

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 23 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Flies, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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  Title page from Robert Hooke's Micrographia

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  The engraving on the lower-half of the title page depicts the coat of arms of the Royal Society, founded in November 1660 by royal charter of King Charles II. The coat of arms consists of a shield argent featuring the…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Royal Society (Great Britain), Microscopy, Heraldry, Title pages
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  Microscopic view of a shepherd or long legg'd [long-legged] spider

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 31 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Spiders, Insects, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of needle and razor

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 2 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Martyn, J., Allestry, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Microscopes
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  Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  First edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, the first large work to illustrate microscopical objects, with copperplates engraved by Hooke himself. All 38 copperplates from the volume are digitized here, with…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Magnifying glasses, Microscopes
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  Rare books, Engravings

  Microscopic view of charcoal and petrified wood

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 10 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Trees, Fossil, Charcoal, Magnifying glasses
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  Microscopic view of several sorts of hair and bee's stinger

  • Part of Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon

  • 1665

  Engravings from Schem. 16 of the first edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, Micrographia : or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon.…

  • Author Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703
  • Printer Allestry, J., Martyn, J.
  • Subject Scientific illustration, Hair, Microscopy, Microscopes, Bees, Natural history, Magnifying glasses
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  Periodic Classification

  • Including some approximate atomic weights

  • Undated

  • Creator Of Work ICI Publicity Services Department
  • Publisher The Kynoch Press
  • Subject The Kynoch Press, Scientific illustration, Periodic table of the elements, Periodic law, Chemical elements, Mendeleyev, Dmitry Ivanovich, 1834-1907, ICI Publicity Services Department