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| Hall, Charles A. - How to Use the Microscope. A Guide for the Novice. London: Black, 3rd. edn. 1946, reprint, 8vo, dec. cloth, 90pp. 16 plates. 24 text figs. |
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8 -12 |
| Various editions from 1912. 4th. edn. revised by Linssen and reset 1954. (Contains chapters on the Simple & Compound Microscope. How to Use the Microscope and Accessories. Some common objects and how to prepare and mount them. Simple Photomicrography. Illustrations of Beck's & Watson's Microscopes, accesssories etc. Plates are photomicrographs of Rock & Wood sections, Pond-Life, Fleas, Insect & Plant Anatomy etc. A very readable book with much useful information) |
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| Wells, Laurence A. - The Microscope Made Easy. London: Warne, 2nd. edn. 1969, 8vo, HB. 15 plates, (8 coloured) 256pp. 26 figs. |
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5 - 8 |
| (The 1st edition with coloured plates is dated 1957. Excellent book for beginners. After a brief introductory chapter on the use of the Microscope there are 10 chapters about microscopic objects ranging from crystals, fibres, hairs, pond-life, marine, garden, hedgerow etc. Instruction is given on mounting and finishing microslides. The book is illustrated with 15 plates, 8 coloured (1957 edition and after) of microscopic objects) See Below. |
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| Wells, Laurence A. - The Microscope Made Easy. London: Warne, 1938, 8vo cloth, 181pp. black & white plates. |
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4 - 6 |
| (The 1st edition with coloured plates is dated 1957. Excellent book for beginners. After a brief introductory chapter on the use of the Microscope there are 10 chapters about microscopic objects ranging from crystals, fibres, hairs, pond-life, marine, garden, hedgerow etc. Instruction is given on mounting and finishing microslides. The book is illustrated with 15 plates, 8 coloured (1957 edition and after) of microscopic objects) |
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| Clegg, John - The Observer's Book of Pond Life. London: Warne, small 8vo, HB. (6 x 4") 1956, 128pp. 48 plates, (32 coloured) 16 photo-ills. |
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3 - 5 |
| (1st. edn. 1956. 2nd. edn. 1967. 3rd. edn. 1980. Revised Claremont edn. 1996. This little book will fit into the pocket and is ideal for use on pond-dipping trips for identifying the numerous microscopic and other pond inhabitants) |
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| Healey, Peter - Microscopes and Microscopic Life. London: Hamlyn, all colour PB. 1969, numerous coloured illustrations. |
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3 -5 |
| (Explains in simple terms how the microscope works and how to choose and use it to get the best performance. Clear instructions on how to prepare, & stain specimens etc. A very good introduction.) |
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| Duddington, C.L. - The Microscope. London: Museum Press, 1964, 8vo, HB. 110pp. 97 text figs. d-w. |
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10 - 15 |
| (Excellent basic introduction on choosing, use and care of the microscope. Illumination, Projection, illumination tricks, darkground etc. Chapters on aquatic life, plant life, insects, moulds etc. List of books for further reading. Beck, & Watson microscopes illustrated) |
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| Olliver, C.W. - The Intelligent Use of the Microscope. London: Chapman & Hall, 2nd. edn. 1951, 8vo, cloth, 192pp. 59 text figs. |
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10 - 15 |
| (1st edition 1947. Contains all the information needed to use your microscope to its best capabilities. Chapters contain optical theory, microscope components & accessories. How to select the right equipment. Illumination. Filters. Measurement. Photomicrography. Phase Constrast. Special instruments & applications. Bibliography) |
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| Wright, Lewis - A Polular Handbook to the Microscope. London: R.T.S., 1895, 8vo, dec. cloth, frontis. 256pp. 186 text figs. cloth. |
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10 -15 |
| (1st. edition 1895. Reprint 1905. Most useful book on the Use of the Microscope in the Study of Natural History. Includes Theory, Practical Optics. Use of Microscope & Accessories. Measurement. Photography. Preparing & Mounting Objects. Pond-life, Insects, Botany etc.) |
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| White, G.W. - Introduction to Microscopy. London: Butterworths, 1966, 8vo, HB. 255pp. numerous illustrations & figs. |
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10 - 18 |
| (A Book for the newcomer to Microscopy but also suitable for science student, Laboratory technicians etc. Contains some historical information, Construction and Care of the Microscope. Optical Theory. Microscope Accessories. Illumination. Setting-up etc. Specimen preparation, section-cutting (microtomes etc.) Staining. Measurements. Photomicrography and other techniques.) |
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| Wood, Rev. J.G. - Common Objects of the Microscope. London: Routledge: n.d. (c1890) small 8vo, cloth, (6 x 4") 132pp. 12 plates (1 tinted) upwards of 400 illustrations by Tuffen West. Adverts on endpapers. |
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10 - 25 |
| (Most interesting and Helpful book for the beginner. How to Use the Microscope. Locate, prepare, and mount numerous objects for the microscope. A must for the Microscopist. Various editions, some paper covered dec. boards, some cloth covered. 1st. edition 1861 (scarce) 2nd. edn. 1890, 3rd. edn. 1902. other formats and later revised editions) |
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| Lankester, Edwin, M.D. - Half-Hours with the Microscope. A Popular Guide to the Use of the Microscope as a means of Amusement and Instruction. London: Pearson, new edition, c1905, small 8vo, dec. cloth, 118pp. 8 plain plates. 30 text figs. |
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5 - 15 |
| (Many editions. 1st. edn. 1859, (scarce). 2nd. edn. (1860). 3rd. edn. (1863). other editions up to c1921. 18th. edn. 1892 has coloured frontis. plate 9 & 8 hand coloured plates (scarce). Interesting reading for the microscopist. Use of the Microscope. Objects to view and where to find them in the Garden, Country, Ponds, Sea-side, In-doors etc. A Chapter on Polarized Light) |
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| Heath, Chas. E. - The Beginner's Guide to the Microscope. London: Marshall, n.d. (c1915) 8vo, dec. paper covered boards, 120pp. 46 text figs. |
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8 - 15 |
| Editions from 1st. 1912 to 4th. 1925. (Deals with the theory of the microscope, use and manipulation, different types of microscopes illustrated. Illumination, dark ground etc. excellent work book for the amateur. Interesting note from page 13 : "If the would-be microscopist lives in London, he should apply for a ticket to any good firm of opticians, which will admit him to the Quekett Microscopical Club on one of their "Gossip" nights, which are on the fourth Tuesday in each month. He will see there exactly how a microscope should be used and how objects are shown at their best. It is a Club in the true sense, as information is freely given, and the writer is greatly indebted to its members for his own knowledge of the subject. A visitor will find specialists in every kind of microscopic manipulation, and his difficulties would soon vanish under the kindly tuition so kindly, if informally, given.") |
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| Stehli, Georg - The Microscope - and How to Use It. London: Oak Tree, 1961 rpt. 8vo, HB. 160pp. 119 ills. & figs. |
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8 - 12 |
| (German editions 1955, 1957 & 1960. 1st. English edn. 1960, reprint 1961-66. This is a very practical book for the amateur. Deals with the microscope and tools. How to Use. Examination of simple preparations. Insect, Pondwater, (diatoms, water fleas, rotifers) plant & animal structure, Bacteria. Photomicrography & Microtechnique. Very good for beginner - object preparation and examination simply and clearly explained with many figs. and illustrations. How to prepare temporary and permanent mounts. How to cut sections etc.) |
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| Krauter, D. Experimenting with the Microscope. London: Oak Tree, 1963, 8vo, cloth, 244pp. 101 ills. & figs. |
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8 - 15 |
| (A very practical book for the beginner and amateur microscopist. Much information on how to prepare specimens, section-cutting, staining and mounting. temporary & permanet mounts of numerous objects for the microscope. Many hints and tips) |
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| Martin, L.C. & Johnson, B.K. - Practical Microscopy. London: Blackie, 1931, 8vo, cloth, frontis. 116pp. 88 figs. 9 plates. |
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8 - 12 |
| (This book is one of Blackie's "Technique" Series. More for the technically minded beginner and amateur microscopist. Deals with the theory & use of the Microscope, methods of illumination. Dark Ground. Phase-contrast. Photomicrography. Ultra-Violet . Preparation of specimens etc. 1st. edition 1931 with many reprints. 2nd. edn. 1949. 3rd. edn. 1959, reprinted 1950) |
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| Scherren, Henry - Through a Pocket Lens. London: 1904 rpt. 8vo, dec. cloth, frontis. 192pp. 90 text figs. adverts on endpapers. |
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10 -15 |
| (1st. edition 1897, reprint 1904. This book endeavours to show how much may be seen with a pocket lens and simple microscopes. Also about dissecting microscopes and some simple appliances. Chapters include Arthropods (Beetles, Insects, Spiders, Mites etc.) Crustaceans (Shrimps, Crabs, Isopods) Aquatic Insect Larvae. Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Charles Darwin & Robert Brown made great use of the simple microscope) |
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| Cross, M.I. & Cole, Martin J. - Modern Microscopy. A Handbook for Beginners and Students. Combining I - The Microscope, and Instruction for Its Use. and II - Microscopic Objects: How Prepared and Mounted. plus III - Microtomes : Their Choice and Use. London: Balliere, Tindall & Cox, 3rd. edn. revised & enlarged, 1909, 8vo, cloth, neatly rebacked, 292pp. 76 ills. & figs. |
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18 - 30 |
| (Editions: 1st. edn. 1893, 2nd. edn. 1895, (182pp. 40 figs.) 3rd. edn. 1903, (292pp. 76 ills.) 4th. edn. 1912, (325pp. 6 plates. 86 figs.) 5th. edn. 1922, (315pp. 12 plates, 114 figs.) (Much information on the use and construction of microscopes available c1890 & 1920. Chapters on mounting and finishing slides. How to mount diatoms, foraminifera, hairs, and many other objects for the Microscope. Earlier editions have full-page illustrations of Powell & Lealand, R. & J. Beck microscopes. Martin Cole was an expert in the preparing and mounting of specimens for the microscope and gave private lessons at his chambers, London 1895) |