Practical Instructions in Quantitative Assaying with the Blowpipe: Containing Also Readily Applied Qualitative Blowpipe Tests

This 4.125 x 6.625 inch, 142 page hardcover book is the actual original copy of this title with the 1898 date on the title page and the notation -First Edition First Thousand- on the title page. This item has a time-worn black leather soft cover with gilt titling on the spine which is still bright and fully legible. The cover shows spotting and wear at the edges and corners but the binding is still firm. The interior shows some water-staining to the inside end-papers but the text pages show no such staining. This copy shows a previous owner's small inked name on a front end-paper and then the text block is in very good condition with some signs of apparent use over the years - - with the corners a touch bent - - but all in all the text is clean of markings and features numerous sketches of items used in assaying - - and then extensive explanation for testing. A rare item in good condition. 142 pages.