First Edition. Hardcover. Dr James Sheridan Muspratt (8 March 1821 - 3 February 1871) was an Irish-born research chemist and teacher. His most influential publication was his two-volume book Chemistry, Theoretical, Practical and Analytical as app.lied and relating to the Arts and Manufactures (1857-1860). The thirty engraved plates comprise portraits of Sir Humphrey Day, Gay-Lussac, Andrew Ure, Lavoisier, John Dalton, Liebig, Chevreul, Joseph Priestley, Chaptal, Faraday, and other distinguished scientists. Includes articles on acetic acid, alcohol, arsenic, beer, bleaching, bread, caoutchouc, dyeing and calico-printing, ether, glass, gunpowder, gutta-percha, leather, mercury, opium, paper, perfumery, photography, silver, soap, wine, and other chemistry and chemical substances, as compiled by a chemistry instructor for education uses. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Moderate evidence of dampstaining and shelfwear, bumped/rubbed corners, head and endcap, foxing throughout, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Half dark black calf over green boards, marbled foreedge and endpapers. Spine in six compartments with gilt lettering and rules, all edges gilt, red leather spine title. Large 8vo, 836pp., 1186pp. illus (b/w plates), portraits of the author and 30 other engraved portraits. numerous wood-engraved text illus. text in double columns. Title page vignette.

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Title

Chemistry, Theoretical, Practical, and Analytical, as App.lied and Relating to the Arts and Manufactures [in Two Volumes, Complete]

Publisher

William Mackenzie, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, New York

Publication Date

1860

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good+

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