Conversations On Chemistry In Which The Elements Of That Science Are Familiiarly Explained And Illustrated By Experiments and 38 Engravings On Wood.

Comstock, J.L.

Published by Cooke & Co. & Packard & Butler,, Hartford:, 1830

About this Item

Pagination: 348p. Contemporary calf with minor rubbing to edges title label in gilt to spine. Two full page steam engine plates at front and numerous text illustrations throughout. Some minor foxing. intro page vii-viii with clean tear repaired. Overall a very good copy of a scarce edition. John Lee Comstock (1787-1858) American surgeon and educator. Published more than 20 books primarily on botany chemistry natural history and physiology. In 1828 Comstock was issued the first patent in the US for the waterproofing of cloth or leather.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conversations On Chemistry In Which The Elements Of That Science Are Familiiarly Explained And Illustrated By Experiments and 38 Engravings On Wood.
• Publisher: Cooke & Co. & Packard & Butler,, Hartford:
• Publication Date: 1830
• Binding: Hardcover