Mayer, Julius RobertRemarks on the forces of inanimate... Lot 612

Mayer, Julius RobertRemarks on the forces of inanimate nature. In: F. Wöhler and J. Liebig (eds.), Annalen der Chemie und Pharmacie, vol. 42, pp. 233-240, here volumes 41 and 42 in 1 vol. With a folded lithographed plate in vol. 41. Heidelberg, Winter 1842. Each with double title and 2 nn. Pls. (contents), 376 pp. and 356 pp. 8°. HLdr. in the style of the period with rich R-gilt, gilt stamped R-plate and marble boards. Physik Mayer, Julius Robert Bemerkungen über die Kräfte der unbelebten Natur. In: F. Wöhler and J. Liebig (eds.), Annalen der Chemie und Pharmacie, vol. 42, pp. 233-240, here vols. 41 and 42 in 1 vol. With a folded lithographed plate in vol. 41. Heidelberg, Winter 1842. Each with double title and 2 nn. Pls. (contents), 376 pp. and 356 pp. 8°. HLdr. in the style of the period with rich R-gilt, gilt stamped R-plate and marble boards. Carter/Muir, 323 - Darmstaedter, 463 - DSB 9, 235 - Eisert, 3 - Poggendorff II, 94 - Original edition and 'Editio Princes' of this fundamental work on the conservation of energy and on the equivalence between work and heat. This law forms the basis for the entire modern natural sciences and its fundamental significance extends far beyond the boundaries of physics, chemistry or physiology to epistemological and philosophical considerations. The physician Julius Robert Mayer was the first to recognize this fundamental law of nature in all its material and natural philosophical implications and published it here for the first time. Mayer's confirmation of his hypothesis of the equivalence between work and heat through the introduction of the mechanical heat equivalent and the calculation made in 1845 from the difference between the two specific heats in his essay "Die organische Bewegung" (Organic Motion) remained almost unnoticed by experts until they were republished together with three other essays in 1857 under the title "Die Mechanik der Wärme" (The Mechanics of Heat). - Endpapers renewed. Title pages each stamped. Paper somewhat browned, almost spotless, very good copy. Physics - Vol. 41 a. 42 in 1 vol. With one folded lithographed plate in vol. 41. Half leather in the style of the time, with rich gilt decoration and gilt label on spine, marbled boards. - 'Editio Princes' of this fundamental work on the conservation of energy and on the equivalence between work and heat. This law forms the basis for the entire modern natural science and in its fundamental importance extends far beyond the boundaries of physics, chemistry or physiology to epistemological and philosophical considerations. The physician Julius Robert Mayer was the first to recognize this fundamental law of nature in all its material and natural philosophical implications and published it here for the first time. Mayer's confirmation of his hypothesis of the equivalence between work and heat by the introduction of the mechanical heat equivalent and the 1845 calculation from the difference of the two specific heats in his essay "Die organische Bewegung" (Organic Motion) remained almost unnoticed by experts until they were republished together with three other treatises in 1857 under the title "Die Mechanik der Wärme" (The Mechanics of Heat). - Endpapers renewed. Title pages each stamped. Paper somewhat browned, almost spotless, very good copy. 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.