M Macquer (27 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, the fruit of an ambitious scholarly project, overhauls the existing body of knowledge in the field of chemistry. The author introduces four primary elements that all other matter can be reduced to: earth, fire, water, and air. These elements interact in an array of ways, forming secondary principles that compose the physical world. The author guides the reader through this 18th-century scientific framework, using it to illuminate the properties and behaviors of matter, including the nature of acids and alkalis, and the phenomenon of crystallization. The book offers a comprehensive view of chemical processes and substances, providing a valuable historical perspective on the origins of chemistry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of dyeing as practiced in 18th-century France. The author, a keen observer of the dye-house, explores the process of dyeing wool, silk, and cotton, providing detailed instructions and insights into the methods used by professional dyers. The text delves into the intricacies of preparing the materials, setting the vats, and using various natural dyes to achieve a wide array of colors. The author meticulously examines the distinction between "true" and "false" colors, arguing that true colors, or "colors in grain", are achieved through a complex chemical process that binds the dye particles to the fibers of the material being dyed. The book also highlights the importance of the "bouillon" - a preparatory process that utilizes acid and fine earth to expand the pores of the wool, making it more receptive to the dye. Through this exploration of dyeing techniques, the book sheds light on the chemical principles underpinning the art, providing readers with a valuable historical record of dyeing practices and their scientific basis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 456 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a ground-breaking early text on the study of Chemistry and a testament to the author's place as a pioneering figure in the field. It explores the nascent 18th-century understanding of the elemental components of the physical world, and the interactions between what the author terms 'principles' or elements. Specifically, the author focuses on earth, air, fire, and water as the fundamental building blocks of matter. The author also posits a fifth elementâ"the phlogiston, which is the substance of fire. The author's work helped lay the groundwork for later scientists like Lavoisier, and remains an essential text for understanding the historical development of modern chemistry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition. 132 pp; ads. Original cloth. Covers lightly dampstained. Signature of former owner (George Basalla) on flyleaf. Else Very Good, without dust jacket. '[A] convenient source of information about Macquer's published work' (W. A. Smeaton in D.S.B. VIII: 624).

Condition: Very Good. 8vo., pp.xx, 446, green cloth, gilt, b/w plates; ownership autograph to half title page, with occasional light foxing to prelims, slight rubbing to extremities, with very slight wear to extremities and small stain at foot of spine and rear board, generally very good copy.

8°, Leder. Condition: Gut. Seconde Edition - Nouvelle Edition. Ixxij, 519, 9, 576, 368 Seiten 5 Bünde, verblasste Goldprägung am Buchrücken, Rundumrotschnitt, aufklappbare gestochene Titelvignetten, 4 gestochene Abbildungen im Anhang in letzten Band eine davon etwas eingerissen, Einband und KAnten stärker berieben, letzte Band etwas locker, Buchrücken bei Band eins oben etwas beschädigt, sonst alle drei Bände guter Zustand Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1100.

Edición original. Pierre Joseph Macquer (París, 9 de octubre de 1718-Íb., 15 de febrero de 1784) fue un químico y médico francés. I: LXXII hojas, 519 páginas. II: X hojas, 576 páginas. Encuadernación en plena piel, con nervios, hierros dorados y doble tejuelo en el lomo, ligeramente rozadas. Cortes tintados. Sello en portada. Buen estado en general. 2 vols. 17x10 cm.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. No jacket. In French. Volumes 3 & 4 of four volumes. Bound in leather. Covers worn.

Reliure. Condition: Très bon. 1 volume reliure pleine basane fauve de l'époque, dos a nerfs orné, pièce de titre de cuir marron, tranches marbrées, 660 pages, petit trou vers dans la marge supérieure. Contenant la théorie et la pratique de cette science, son application à la Physique, à l'Histoire Naturelle, à la Médecine, & à l'economie animale; avec l'explication détaillée de la vertu & de la maniere d'agir des médicamens chymiques. Et les principes fondamentaux des arts, manufactures & metiers dépendans de la Chymie. Seconde édition, revue & considérablement augmentée. Tome 3 seul (sur 3). Bel exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request ) Size: in 8 (18,5x12).

776 S. Lederband der Zeit, Von "Tartre" bis "Zinc" und Ordre. de ce Dictionnaire und Table des matiers. stärkere Gebrauchspuren, Buchblock gebrochen.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. R300112200: 1778. In-12. Relié plein cuir. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos à nerfs, Intérieur frais. XXXVI + 568 pages + 655 pages + 520 pages + 776 pages - tranches rosées - contre plats jaspés - dos à 5 nerfs - titre,tomaison et caissons dorés sur le dos - 3 photos disponibles. . . . Classification Dewey : 840.05-XVIII ème siècle.

Original Boards. Condition: Very Good. First Ed. ix; (blank); (vi); 508; (iv)(publisher's advert) pages. 6 copper engraved plates showing the process of dying silk. Uncut page edges. Small paper repair to the corner of the title-page. Bookplate of Leonard Knight Elmhirst (the educationalist and founder of Dartington) on the front pastedown. Light blue marbled paper covered boards with a paper covered spine and label. A good unsophisticated copy of a rare translation.

Rayon : Sciences Editeur : Jean-Thomas Herissant Date de parution : 1751 Description : In-12, 518 pages, reliure cuir avec dos à 5 nerfs, occasion, bon état. IMPORTANT : Pour les envois internationaux, merci de vous renseigner avant de passer commande. Les envois se font uniquement en point relais MONDIAL RELAY ou INPOST pour les pays suivants : Autriche, Belgique, Espagne, Italie, Luxembourg, Pays-Bas, Pologne, et Portugal. Merci de nous indiquer en retour le point relais choisi ainsi que votre numéro de téléphone mobile pour assurer le suivi du colis. ATTENTION : Les expéditions nationales de plus de 2 kilos et les expéditions internationales de plus de 1 kilo se voient appliquer un supplément de port. Envois quotidiens du mardi au samedi. Les livres sont envoyés sous enveloppe bulles. Les frais de ports comprennent les frais d'affranchissements et d'emballage. Librairie Le Piano-Livre. Merci. Référence catalogue vendeur: 64375.

fester Einband. Folio. IX, 83 S. und 6 gest. Tafeln. Halbpergamentbd. d.Z. mit rotem Rückenschild (fleckig, Ecken bestossen, Kanten berieben, Buchblock verzogen). Erste Veröffentlichung dieses Werks zur Seidenfärberei, verfasst vom französischen Chemiker Pierre-Joseph Macquer (1718-1784). - Ein Teil daraus wurde 1789 ins Englische übersetzt - "The Art of dying Wool, Silk and Cotton" und erschien 1901 in einer 2. Auflage. - Titelblatt gebräunt, durchgehend etwas fleckig, Unterrand teils mit kleiner Feuchtigkeitsspur, 1 Tafel mit Eckabrissen (ohne Bildverlust). Lang fr.

Full Calf. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. In 2 volumes. xix, 419, plus plates; viii, 434 pp. Contemporary full calf. Raised bands to spines with gilt-lettered leather title labels. Spines creased and spine ends chipped & worn. Minor marks to boards. Lacks ffep to vol. two. Tear with loss to front pastedown of vol. one. Leaves clean with no foxing. With six engraved plates at the rear of vol. one. Second edition in English and translated from the French of M. Macquer, Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, and Professor of Medicine in the University of Paris. Bindings firm. A VG pair. 8vo.

Vellum. Condition: Good copy. ills (illustrator). 12vo. 334 + VI pp. ARTE DE TEÑIR EN SEDA POR LA MAYOR AUTORIDAD ESPAÑOLA DE LA ÉPOCA. 8vo; 6 grabados plegados; pergamino original. PRIMERA EDICIÓN ESPAÑOLA, MUY ESTIMADA. El autor fue uno de los personajes mas significativos en el proceso de divulgación científica de la España ilustrada; se dedicó a la química experimental con el objetivo de perfeccionar el arte de la tintura en España. Esta es una traducción y adaptación del tratado sobre la material originalmente escrito por Macquer; trata exclusivamente sobre todos los aspectos de la tintura de sedas, un tema muy estudiado y desarrollado en la época, y que tenia un papel esencial en la industria textil en Europa. OCLC solamente cita 3 ejemplares en USA. THE ART OF DYING SILK BY THE GREATEST SPANISH AUTHORITY OF THE TIME. 8vo.; 6 folding plates; original vellum. FIRST SPANISH EDITION, HIGHLY ESTEEMED. The author was one of the most significant personages in the process of scientific popularization in Enlightenment Spain he dedicated himself to experimental chemistry to the end of perfecting the art of dying in Spain- this is a translation and adaptation of the treatise on the subject originally written by Macque; it deals exclusively with all aspects of the dying of silks, a topic highly studied and developed during the period and that had an essential role in the European textile industry. OCLC only locates 3 copies in the USA.