Chemistry: Theoretical, Practical & Analytical as Applied and Relating to the Arts and Manufactures. 2 Vols

Published by William Mackenzie, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, 1860

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Quarto. Frontispiece engraving, (6) 9pp., 29 plates, 836, frontispiece engraving, (4) 10, 1186pp. Rebacked in three-quarter Morocco over marbled boards with gilt lettering on spine. Marbled edges and endpapers. Both volumes with engraved and regular title pages, the latter with publisher's devices. Includes Muspratt's preface dated 1860. The work is considered to be the most influential publication of the Irish-born research chemist. It was written in the late 1850s after Muspratt and his brother had become partners in their father's chemicals manufacturing business. This edition distinguishes itself from the 1870s edition by the inclusion of engravings of 29 portraits of important 18th and 19th century chemists. Profusely illustrated with numerous in-text engravings and tables throughout. Printed in double columns Some wear along edges, slightly frayed corners, boards rubbed. Light age-toning of blocks with inked inscription, dated 1869, on front free endpaper. Bindings in overall good-, interior in good+ condition.…

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Title
Chemistry: Theoretical, Practical & Analytical as Applied and Relating to the Arts and Manufactures. 2 Vols
Author
Muspratt, Sheridan
Publisher
William Mackenzie, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh
Publication year
1860
Condition
g- to g+
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First edition.
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