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London: The Holland Press, 1975. XIV, 270pp., last 4 blank, preface by authors, location of instruments illustrated, list of illustrations, appendix, names index and subject index. Blue coloured endpapers. The text is illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs, diagrams, sketches and illustrations. Blue to top paper edge. Corners of the book are bumped as are the head and heel of spine. On the lower book edges paint appears to have been placed. Illustrated dust wrapper, showing various forms of microscopes, with black background and grey and white writing on front panel and spine. Bumping to the corners of the dust wrapper and to the head into the heel of the spine. Some crinkling to the top and bottom dust wrapper edges and the dust wrapper is a little rubbed as well. Price clipping to the front fold over, lower right-hand corner. First published in 1932. The book was compiled almost entirely from first hand studies of original instruments and documents. A history of the the development of the microscope up to the introduction of the reflecting microscope. "In addition, notes upon the more important makers are given, in order to help collect estate instruments in their possession.".. Reprint. Speckled Blue Cloth. Reasonable/Good. Quarto - up to 12" tall - Quarto. Science.