GIBBS, Josiah Willard (1839-1903). Elementary principles in statistical mechanics developed with especial reference to the rational foundation of thermodynamics . New York: Scribner's (London: E. Arnold), 1902. 8 o (230 x 150 mm). Original blue cloth, gilt-lettered spine, gilt Yale seal on front cover (minor wear). Provenance : John William Strutt third Baron Rayleigh (1842-1919), experimental and theoretical physicist (author's presentation inscription to Lord Rayleigh, as he was universally known in scientific circles). FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY. Rayleigh is included on Wheeler's list of the 49 recipients of presentation copies of this work ( Josiah Willard Gibbs , 1952). Norman 901.
GIBBS, Josiah Willard (1839-1903). Elementary principles in statistical mechanics developed with especial reference to the rational foundation of thermodynamics . New York: Scribner's (London: E. Arnold), 1902. 8 o (230 x 150 mm). Original blue cloth, gilt-lettered spine, gilt Yale seal on front cover (minor wear). Provenance : John William Strutt third Baron Rayleigh (1842-1919), experimental and theoretical physicist (author's presentation inscription to Lord Rayleigh, as he was universally known in scientific circles). FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY. Rayleigh is included on Wheeler's list of the 49 recipients of presentation copies of this work ( Josiah Willard Gibbs , 1952). Norman 901.
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