Plain Discourses on the Laws or Properties of Matter: containing the Elements or Principles of Modern Chemistry; with more particular details on those practical parts of the Science most interesting to mankind, and connected with domestic affairs.Addressed to all American promoters of useful knowledge.

Ewell,Thomas

Published by New York: Brisban & Brannan, 1806. Two full-page engraved plates of chemical apparatus. Dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, a classmate of the author at William & Mary. 469 pages, 3 pp. (adverts). Half-title: "Discourses Economical and Philosophical Detailing the Properties of Matter." Eliphalet Wickes (1769-1850) was a lawyer and Congressman from New York (9th Congress 1805-07)., 1806

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First edition. Full leather, black leather spine label with gilt lettering. Very good condition internally; only very occasional foxing, except for the last ten pages. Binding is worn, with front board and ffep detached but present. Ink signature (Eliph[alet] Wickes) on title-page. Slight tear to corner of fly leaf.

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Title: Plain Discourses on the Laws or Properties of Matter: containing the Elements or Principles of Modern Chemistry; with more particular details on those practical parts of the Science most interesting to mankind, and connected with domestic affairs.Addressed to all American promoters of useful knowledge.
Publisher: New York: Brisban & Brannan, 1806. Two full-page engraved plates of chemical apparatus. Dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, a classmate of the author at William & Mary. 469 pages, 3 pp. (adverts). Half-title: "Discourses Economical and Philosophical Detailing the Properties of Matter." Eliphalet Wickes (1769-1850) was a lawyer and Congressman from New York (9th Congress 1805-07).
Publication Date: 1806
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very good

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