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Published by Chemical Publishing Co., Inc.,, New York:, 1961
Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
8vo. 320 pp. Numerous tables, charts. Red cloth, black & gilt lettering on spine (slight shelfwear), still a NF copy, from the library of William MacDonald, Jr. (1921-2010), noted historian of Classical Roman architecture and art, w/ ownership signature on ffep. First edition of this rare and informative work of applied chemistry in producing armaments, explosives, military pyrotechnics, and the science of making fireworks. Ellern has detailed flame and glow producing chemical reactions, light production and flash charges, colour lights, smoke production, sound production, grouping pyrotechnics chemical products, and details specific materials. Of particular interest are the extensive references and researches produced from Russian pyrotechnicians and fireworks treatises.