10
PRESENTATION COPIES OF FARADAY'S DISCOVERY OF LINES OF FORCE. FARADAY, MICHAEL. 1791-1867. 'Expe...
1/2
Das Auktionshaus hat für dieses Los keine Ergebnisse veröffentlicht
New York, New York
Beschreibung
PRESENTATION COPIES OF FARADAY'S DISCOVERY OF LINES OF FORCE. FARADAY, MICHAEL. 1791-1867. 'Experimental Researches in Electricity (Eleventh [- Thirteenth] Series): On Induction [Continued...; Continued...].' OFFPRINT FROM: Philosophical Transactions. London: Richard Taylor, 1837-8. 3 papers in two volumes. 4to (284 x 220 mm). Engraved diagram in each volume. Later plain wrappers. Provenance: Michael Faraday (both copies, inscribed) to Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (1783-1862, 'To Sir Benj C Brodie, from the author'); St. George's Hospital (stamp to title pages and verso of final leaf. FARADAY INTRODUCES 'LINES OF FORCE' AS A PHYSICAL CONSTRUCT - A REVOLUTION IN FARADAY'S ELECTROMAGNETIC THOUGHT, LEADING TO MAXWELL'S FIELD THEORY, presented as the eleventh through thirteenth series of Faraday's 'Experimental Researches in Electricity,' his defining series of papers published from 1831-1855 which set forth the concepts of field theory considered 'the starting point for the revolutionary theories of Clerk Maxwell... [and] laid the foundation of the modern electrical industry' (PMM 408). Faraday, the most important electro-magnetic experimentalist of the 19th-century, first discovered electro-magnetic induction in 1831, publishing the new findings as the first paper of his 'Experimental Researches' in 1832. However, the concept of 'lines of force' had remained in Faraday's notebooks as more of a philosophical tool than a physical reality. The 10th series of the 'Researches' was read and received in January, 1835, and this eleventh series read in November 1937, published January 1938. In the intervening 3 years, Faraday performed a series of successive electrical experiments, culminating in his conviction that the electrical action of the 'lines of force' curved around intervening objects. The force followed Coulumb's Law, with its strength inversely proportional to its distance between two objects; however, the lines of force were not just a philosophical framework, but active forces between two filling the space. These three papers make up the whole of Faraday's revolutionary 'On Induction.' Faraday stepped away from the laboratory in 1839, afflicted with headaches, confusion, giddiness, and memory loss, and retired into a quiet existence and limited study. He would return to the subject in the mid-1840s to further develop the theory and form the basis for Maxwell's equations representing a series of continuous fields, a change in our conception of reality called 'the most profound and the most fruitful that physics has experienced since Newton....' (Einstein, 1931). Benjamin Collins Brodie was a surgeon at St. George's Hospital from 1808 to 1840. '... he was a successful operator, distinguished by coolness and knowledge, a steady hand, and a quick eye; but the prevention of disease was in his opinion of greater significance than operative surgery, and his strength was diagnosis.' (ODNB 7:773-776). Presentation copies of this landmark work, the first serious treatment of lines of force, are rare. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
Auktionsdetails
Versand
AGB & Wichtige Informationen
Stellen Sie dem Verkäufer eine Frage
PRESENTATION COPIES OF FARADAY'S DISCOVERY OF LINES OF FORCE. FARADAY, MICHAEL. 1791-1867. 'Experimental Researches in Electricity (Eleventh [- Thirteenth] Series): On Induction [Continued...; Continued...].' OFFPRINT FROM: Philosophical Transactions. London: Richard Taylor, 1837-8. 3 papers in two volumes. 4to (284 x 220 mm). Engraved diagram in each volume. Later plain wrappers. Provenance: Michael Faraday (both copies, inscribed) to Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (1783-1862, 'To Sir Benj C Brodie, from the author'); St. George's Hospital (stamp to title pages and verso of final leaf. FARADAY INTRODUCES 'LINES OF FORCE' AS A PHYSICAL CONSTRUCT - A REVOLUTION IN FARADAY'S ELECTROMAGNETIC THOUGHT, LEADING TO MAXWELL'S FIELD THEORY, presented as the eleventh through thirteenth series of Faraday's 'Experimental Researches in Electricity,' his defining series of papers published from 1831-1855 which set forth the concepts of field theory considered 'the starting point for the revolutionary theories of Clerk Maxwell... [and] laid the foundation of the modern electrical industry' (PMM 408). Faraday, the most important electro-magnetic experimentalist of the 19th-century, first discovered electro-magnetic induction in 1831, publishing the new findings as the first paper of his 'Experimental Researches' in 1832. However, the concept of 'lines of force' had remained in Faraday's notebooks as more of a philosophical tool than a physical reality. The 10th series of the 'Researches' was read and received in January, 1835, and this eleventh series read in November 1937, published January 1938. In the intervening 3 years, Faraday performed a series of successive electrical experiments, culminating in his conviction that the electrical action of the 'lines of force' curved around intervening objects. The force followed Coulumb's Law, with its strength inversely proportional to its distance between two objects; however, the lines of force were not just a philosophical framework, but active forces between two filling the space. These three papers make up the whole of Faraday's revolutionary 'On Induction.' Faraday stepped away from the laboratory in 1839, afflicted with headaches, confusion, giddiness, and memory loss, and retired into a quiet existence and limited study. He would return to the subject in the mid-1840s to further develop the theory and form the basis for Maxwell's equations representing a series of continuous fields, a change in our conception of reality called 'the most profound and the most fruitful that physics has experienced since Newton....' (Einstein, 1931). Benjamin Collins Brodie was a surgeon at St. George's Hospital from 1808 to 1840. '... he was a successful operator, distinguished by coolness and knowledge, a steady hand, and a quick eye; but the prevention of disease was in his opinion of greater significance than operative surgery, and his strength was diagnosis.' (ODNB 7:773-776). Presentation copies of this landmark work, the first serious treatment of lines of force, are rare. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
History of Science and Technology
Endet ab
Ort der Versteigerung
580 Madison Avenue
New York
New York
10022
United States
...
Wichtige Informationen
This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact client services.
You are advised to visit www.bonhams.com for any additional information regarding auction 29514 which may have come to light for any Lot after producing the catalogue, which will be included in a "Sale Room Notice" accompanying each Lot.
AGB
Buyers' Obligations
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
Buyers' Premium and Charges
For all Sales categories excluding Arms & Armour, Coins and Medals, Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Wine & Whisky
28% on the first $50,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $50,000 up to and including $1,000,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $1,000,000 up to and including $6,000,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of $6,000,000.
A 3rd-party bidding platform fee (the "3rd-party bidding platform fee") equal to 4% of THE BID PRICE shall be payable by buyers whose successful bid is submitted via 3rd-party bidding platforms, including Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.
Payment Notices
Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier's check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card for returning clients only. Please note that the amount of cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a given purchaser may be limited.
Shipping Notices
If you have requested a shipping quote, we will send this to you via email within 5 business days of the auction ending.
Please note our shipping quotes are bespoke and require special care and handling from our team and shippers. Shipping will be booked after payment is received. Please allow 7-14 business days from the time of booking for packing and dispatch, depending on your chosen shipping method. If your purchase is time sensitive, or you wish to explore other options, please see our list of alternative third party shippers in New York and Los Angeles who may be able to assist you.
Oversized Lots
Please note that all lots marked with a W in the catalog are oversized and subject to additional storage and shipping methods. All additional lots purchased with W lots are considered group lots and will be subject to the same terms as W lots.
W Lots will be transferred to offsite storage at DTD Fine Art Services at the buyer's risk and expense within five (5) business days following the auction. Please contact the Client Services team at bids.us@bonhams.com for the exact movement date.
The per-lot charges levied by DTD Fine Art Services are as follows (plus any applicable sales tax):
FURNITURE/LARGE OBJECTS
Transfer .................. $75
Daily storage........... $10
Insurance (on Hammer + Premium + tax) 0.3%
SMALL OBJECTS
Transfer ................. $37.50
Daily storage........... $5
Insurance (on Hammer + Premium + tax) 0.3%
Please note property is also subject to a Cross Dock Release Fee ($25 for Smalls and $45 for Furniture and Large Objects) & if charges are paid with a credit card, Door to Door Fine Art Services will charge a 3% Convenience Fee.
If you have any questions, please contact our Client Services team.
