Lot no. 89
(1799). DAL NEGRO (Salvator). NUOVO METODO DI COSTRUIRE MACCHINE ELETTRICHE DI GRANDEZZA ILLIMITATA...
Venice, Pietro Zerletti, 1799.
In-8 of 32-112 pages, paperback, untrimmed, modern folder and slipcase.
ORIGINAL EDITION with a preface outlining the development of electrical theories in the 18th century, up to Volta and Galvani. The work then describes the construction of a type of electrical machine designed by the author, the experiments carried out with it, and finally the electric battery. A very large engraved plate shows the famous machine.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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