Laßwitz, KurdAbout drops which hang on solid bodies... Lot 611

Laßwitz, KurdAbout drops which hang on solid bodies and are subject to gravity. Inaugural dissertation published with the permission of the philosophical faculty of the Royal University of Breslau for the award of the doctorate. Breslau, Jungfer, 1873. 2 vols. 76 p., 1 p. 8°. HLdr. d. Zt. (with defects and labels). Physik Laßwitz, Kurd Ueber Tropfen, welche an festen Körpern hängen und der Gravraft unterworfen sind. Inaugural dissertation written with the permission of the philosophical faculty of the Royal University of Breslau for the award of a doctorate. Breslau, Jungfer, 1873. 2 vols. 76 p., 1 p. 8°. HLdr. d. Zt. (with defects and labels). Kurd Laßwitz (1848-1910) was a German writer. He also published under the pseudonym L. Velatus and is considered the founder of German-language science fiction. His novel "On Two Planets" from 1897 is one of the most important German novels of the genre and has been translated into numerous languages. Rare dissertation by the author, which was graded "magna cum laude". It contains the thesis: "Natural science can and should be popularized." - Title page backed and verso with stamp showing through. Browned due to paper. Rare. Rare dissertation by the writer and founder of German science fiction Kurd Laßwitz (1848-1910). - Title page backed and verso with stamp showing through. Browned due to paper. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.