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Microscopy Books
Almost a century ago, the thing that every young person wanted was a microscope. Because of this, books about microscopes and specimen preparation were as plentiful then as books (and Youtube videos) are today about computers and the Internet. Sadly the interest in microscopy -
The Microscopic Photographs of J B Dancer
John Benjamin Dancer was an optician who lived most of his life in Manchester. He was the inventor of microphotography. The Dancer microscopic photographs averaged 1/8” inch in diameter and were produced as a scientific novelty to be viewed through a microscope. This excellently presented book brings together for the first time a nearly complete representation of the Dancer 1873 collection with biographical information on each microscopic photograph. Written by Brian Bracegirdle and James McCormick. Hard backed with 280 pages and a hard backed sleeve. Condition excellent
Price £40.00
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Quekett Club Journals
This is Series 4, volume 2, no’s 1-
Price £56.00
Quekett Club Journals
This is a complete Series 4, volume V, no’s 1-
Price £66.00
Scientific PhotoMACROgraphy
As the title suggests this is a book that is concerned with the photography of scientific specimens under low power magnification. Without doubt this is the challenging end of magnification and photography. Written by Bracegirdle the content is clear and precise. RMS series number 31. It deals with both transmitted and incident illumination. 105 pages with an index
Price £17.00
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RMS Dictionary of Light Microscopy
This is an excellent book compiled by the Nomenclature Committee of the Royal Microscopy Society. The clue is in the name -
Price £12.00
Light and Video Microscopy (3124)
An in depth account of all aspects of microscopy to a very high level. Certainly not suited to the relative beginner to microscopy. However if the physics of light formation and its relevancy to microscope images could add to your existing knowledge then this would be a very valuable book.
Hard backed with 288 pages and an index.
Price £18.00
Integrated Principles of Zoology (3129)
This is a book that is so complete about it subject matter and so large that it is difficult to understand how the authors managed to pull it together in their life time! Written by Hickman and Roberts it literally covers all of Zoology and the complex relationships therein. A monster of a book -
Price £26.00
The Revealing Lens (3131)
This book was written by Brian J Ford who is an authority on microscope publications designed to make the understanding of microscopy easily understood. He is now a ‘senior’ citizen of the microscopy world having been born in Wiltshire in 1939. Like all of his books this is very revealing and takes us through the journey of what microscopes have been able to tell us over time. Hard backed with its original dust cover it has 208 pages with an index and many photographs.
Price £10.00
Illustrated Dictionary of Natural History (3132)
The name of the book tells you everything. Whatever you need to know about natural history its in here. Written by Lincoln and Boxshall it is difficult to imagine how on earth they gathered together all this information. That apart, there are over 10 thousand entries with many having illustrations. A soft backed volume with 413 pages. Worth every penny!
Price £15.00
Introduction to Crystallography
A very specialised RMS microscopy handbook series 19. If the microscopy of crystals is your interest this is the book for you. However it is not really for those with a passing interest in crystals. This book is where geometry meets microscopy. 122 pages with an index. Condition very good.
Price £12.00
Unbiased Stereology
This book deals with how to make three dimensional measurements in microscopy. Written by C V Howard and M G Reed and is part of the RMS series. What is impressive is that the authors deal with this in a practical way that is easy to understand and they avoid complex mathematical formulae. They cover number estimates, length and particle sizes etc. 246 pages with an index. Condition very good.
Price £15.00
The Technique of Photomicrography (3140)
Taking good photographs through a microscope is a science -
Price £10.00
Photography through the Microscope (3192)
Produced by Kodak who obviously had an interest in this subject and written by John Delly. As would be expected the images are excellent. Although this book covers the subject from the perspective of traditional film the information and practical advice is just as relevant in today's digital world. A very practical book covering what is seen by many as one of the problem areas in microscopy. Paper backed with 96 pages and an index. Good condition
Price £10.00
Honeybee Drones (3195)
The name ‘Drone’ has unfortunate connotations with laziness which means that the poor old honeybee drone receives far less attention than their sister honeybee workers who effectively work themselves to death for the sake of the hive. This fine book written by Graham Kingham to a degree redresses the balance. It covers the life cycle, anatomy and detailed dissection of the drone with many excellent illustrations and photographs.
Price £10.00
An Introduction to the Optical Microscope (3197)
The Royal Microscopical Society has published a range of microscopy books and these tend to drop in and out of availability. This book is number 1 in the series and is not currently available. It is an excellent book that describes the microscope and its various parts. There is an excellent section on how to put things right that have gone wrong and a really good glossary of terms. Written by Savile Bradbury it has 86 pages and an index.
Price £15.00
The Role of Microscopy in Semiconductor Failure Analysis (3198)
To be fair there are few to whom this book would be relevant, but for those few it would be invaluable. From the RMS handbook series it is number 25. Written by Richards and Footner, it does exactly that by showing how microscopes can assist with identifying component failure in microelectronics. 108 pages with an index.
Price £15.00
Basic Measurement Techniques for Light Microscopy (3199)
RMS handbook series number 23. Written by Savile Bradbury, it addresses one of the constant issues that we get telephone calls about -
Price £15.00
Biological Microtechnique
We are delighted to see this fine publication back in print. Written by J B Sanderson, it is an easy to read practical guide providing readers with all the knowledge they require to prepare better and more informative slides. Many pictures and diagrams. Part of the Microscopy Handbook Series, it has been out of print for some time but is now available again @ £45 which is expensive but in our view the information it contains is well worth it. However this used copy in good condition is now a bargain.
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Entangled Life (Fungi) (3333)
There will be very few fungi enthusiasts that do not know the name of the author of this book -
Price £15.00
Introduction to Light Microscopy (3334)
This book offers a beginner’s guide to using light microscopes. It begins with a brief introduction to the physics of optics, which will give the reader a basic grasp of the behaviours of light. In turn, each part of the microscope is explained using clear and simple English, together with detailed photographs and diagrams. The reader will learn the function, care and correct use of each part. A troubleshooting section also helps resolve some of the most common issues encountered in light microscopy. Highly recommended.
Price £15.00
Freshwater Biological Association (3361)
This is a pair of books that relate to one freshwater microscopic organisms.
A Guide to the Morphology of the Diatom Frustule.
Written by Barber and Haworth. Its is a card backed definitive book ideal for the beginner with a serious interest. Pages 112 with an index and illustrations.
Desmids of the English Lake District
Written by Lind and Brook. Card backed with 122 pages with an index and many drawings.
If freshwater organisms are you thing then these are the books for you.
Price £10.00
The Evolution of the Microscope (3362)
Written by S Bradbury, this is a thorough walk through the history and evolution of the microscope. Very well presented with many illustrations
Card backed with 356 pages and an index.
In very good condition.
Price £10.00
How to use the Microscope (3363)
This book ‘does exactly what it says on the tin!’. Absolutely ideal for the beginner, younger scientist and those needing a refresher. The microscope and its various parts are explained with practical advice on its use and the second part of the book deals with specimen preparation of the more common materials.
Written by Hall and Linssen, it is hard backed with 80 pages and an index. Original dust cover.
Price £8.00
An Introduction to Applications of Light Microscopy in Analysis (3364)
The title of this book sounds more complex than it is. Written by Simpson and Simpson, it is hard backed with 210 pages, an index and may illustrations.
It actually covers how microscopes are used to examine materials for all applications including, metals, food, animal tissues, textiles, water, forensics to name just a few. An interesting book in good condition
Price £11.00
Food Microscopy (3365)
The Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) published a series of handbooks. Some are still in print but many are no longer available.
This is an excellent example of Series number 30. Card backed with 125 pages and an index. Written by Olga Flint, it contains the full practical details of how microscopes are used in food examination.
Price £19.00
Textile Fibres Under the Microscope (3368)
Published by ICI, this is a superb book if identifying fibres is what you need to do. It is a large book hard backed with 50 pages.
Each page has a large black and white photograph of a particular fibre with a detailed description.
Price £15.00
Introduction to Light Microscopy (3366)
The Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) published a series of handbooks. Some are still in print but many are no longer available.
This is RMS Series 42. Written by Bradbury and Bracegirdle, both prolific authors in the field of microscopy. It is card backed with 124 pages and an index. Really good condition. Detailed and full illustrated advice on using the appropriate light microscope for particular applications. Covers both stereomicroscopes and compound microscopes.
Price £21.00
Honey Identification (3369)
This is a practical book, designed both for small-
It contains preparation methods and many illustrations of pollen grains taken with a microscope. There is a key to their identification
Price £25.00
Microscopy of Textile Fibres (3371)
The Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) published a series of handbooks. Some are still in print but many are no longer available.
This is an up-
Price £28.00
Analytical and Quantitative Methods in Microscopy (3370)
This is a book for the serious microscopist who needs to know where microscopy is heading. Compiled by Meek and Elder it is a collection of papers from the Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series 3.
Microscopy has moved on from simply observation to now gather mathematical data. Advanced reading. Hard backed with 276 pages and index.
Price £10.00