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[SCIENCE]. BOYLE, Robert (1627–1691). New Experiments and Observations Touching Cold; or, An Experimental History of Cold… London: for John Crook, 1665. 8vo. Errata on signature d8, 2 pp. ads at end, includes 54 pp. “An account of Freezing” by Dr. C. Merret. (Lacks signatures P–Pp8, or pages 209–576). Title printed in red and black, folding plate at end (lacking second). (Title–page toned with some edge wear, few spots of marginal dampstaining). Modern calf. FIRST EDITION of this milestone in the history of Chemistry. Sold as is. –– [With:] BAKER, Henry. Employment of the Microscope. London: for R. and J. Dodsley, 1764. 2 parts in one, 8vo. 17 engraved folding plates (some offsetting to text from plates). (Marginal repairs to title–page and signature Ff8, lacking the final two leaves of the index). Modern calf gilt.