Chemistry, theoretical, practical & analytical : as applied and relating to the arts and manufactures / by Sheridan Muspratt

Fair copies bound in contemporary half aniline calf over marbled boards. Boards and spine covers have separated from bindings, although the text blocks of both vols. are intact. Spine bands and panel edges are considerably worn. Spine covers have cracks and tears in place, partic. to volume 1. Surface wear also evident to boards. Internally, pages are very clean with some tanning around the margins in places. Binding copy only. Scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Physical description: 2v.: ([30 plates], 836, 9p ; 1186, 10p.), illus ; 28cm. Subjects: Chemistry, Technical -- Science -- Reference works -- Dictionaries -- 19th century. Contents: vol. 1. --vol.2. Fuel - Zinc. Notes: Preface in vol. 1 dated 1860. Vol. 1 includes 30 plates of engraved portraits of various scientists and professors before main text. Text in double columns and within a triple-lined border. Vol. 2 has an added engraved title page. 'Index to articles' at end of each volume with separate pagination. 3 Kg.…