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BECKMANN, John (trans. William Johnston). A History of Inventions and Discoveries. London: Printed for J. Bell, 1797. First edition in English. Three vols. Grey paper spines and corner tabs over old plain blue-grey boards, with lettered paper spine labels. Deckled edges. 8vos. Dawes bookplates. Expected rubbing and chips to boards, some foxing, many signatures unopened. Third volume includes a chapter on jugglers, rope-dancers, and automata. Toole Stott 84.