The Analytical Theory of Heat
Joseph Fourier
London, 1878
 
First edition in English. Publisher’s original cloth - bumped, rubbed, joints cracked, spine ends chipped, small tear at upper spine. Pages lightly browned. Inserted publisher’s ads dated 1880. Overall, a Very Good copy of an important book rare to find in its original binding. Owner signature on front flyleaf “E.H. Hall” - likely the eminent physicist known for his thermoelectric work. A milestone scientific production, Joseph Fourier’s Theory of Heat laid critical foundations for our understanding of heat transfer physics.