The New Spirit Calculator Containing Rules and Examples Comprehending All Possible Cases for Reducing and Compounding Spirits

E. Arthur

Published by Office of Excise, Worcester, 1829

About this Item

An uncommon first edition of E Arthur's 'The New Spirit Calculator'. Containing tables, formulae, and figures to demonstrate the appropriate strength for the distillation of spirits. Reportedly, this text is the first published attempt to apply an arithmetical rule to the distillation of spirits, unique through to its use and application of Algebra to the process. In a paper bound hardback. Externally, a trifle worn. Loss to backstrip. Rubbing and bumping to boards. Hinges loose, with cords showing. Internally, loosely bound. Spotting to pages. Fair.

Seller Inventory # GEN40-C-16

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The New Spirit Calculator Containing Rules and Examples Comprehending All Possible Cases for Reducing and Compounding Spirits
• Publisher: Office of Excise, Worcester
• Publication Date: 1829
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Fair
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Mathematics