shelf wear to the book which has been much mitigated by a homemade brown paper jacket placed on it by the original owner, front free endpaper partially torn away, offsetting to endpapers.The second papragraph of the preface contains a statement regarding the substitution of "the Fahrenheit instead of the Centigrade thermometrical scale" which is footnoted with the hopeful note, "It is highly probable that the Centigrade thermometer will in a few years be generally adotped in this country." Scarce in blind stamped publishers brown cloth. Most items ship with free delivery confirmation, electronic tracking and jacket protectors (generally over $10.00) if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Principles of Chemistry: Illustrated by Simple Experiments

Publisher

John Bartlett, Cambridge, MA

Publication Date

1851

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Eighth American edition.

Condition

Good

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The Book Shed, now an internet only bookshop, has been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Booksellers Association for over twenty-five years. We stock good, hand selected books in a wide range of subjects. Our inventory is deep in cook books, philosophy and religion, American history and literature, especially British fiction particularly the works of and about Anthony Powell and his twelve novel sequence A Dance to the Music of Time. Items may be purchased through the ABE website, via PayPal or by contacting us directly to arrange payment. Very occasionally additional shipping will be required for heavy items or sets most often for overseas delivery. Every effort is made to have your purchase in the US postal system within 24 hours. Tracking number and delivery estimate always provided. Please call (802) 345-3081 if you wish to use other delivery services. very effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Tracking number and estimated delivery date always provided. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. Like us on Facebook or you may also find us on the web at ABE Books and Biblio. We work hard to maintain a five star rating on these sites.

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