Buy this book on-line Macquer, Pierre Joseph : A DICTIONARY OF CHEMISTRY Containing the Theory and Practice of that Science Vol. II onlyT. Cadell and P. Elmsly et al., London, 1771
4to. Vol II [of 2] only. 441-880pp. Original full calf with morocco labels, raised bands, worn and chipped to the front board. The dictionary from NIT to the end. 2 engraved plates and a table of chemical symbols as called for. Half-title and tile pages both present.The binders instructions call for 2 plates only at the rear of volume 2. 'With full explanations of the qualities and modes of acting of chemical remedies, and the fundamental principles of the arts, trades, and manufactures, dependent on chemistry / translated from the French'. Pierre Joseph Macquer (Paris, 1718-1784). The original French edition was entitled 'Elemens de Chymie' and published in 1766. The French edition was 8vo and the two volumes has over 1300 pages. Important work known as the first modern book on chemistry. The English translation of Macquer’s dictionary (London, 1771) by the Scot James Keir was five years after the French and he added material Black, MacBride and Cavendish. A scarce item. 260x205mm. [Cole Chemical Literature 874]. Book Condition: V.g.. Binding: Hardback Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Macquer, Pierre Joseph : A DICTIONARY OF CHEMISTRY Containing the Theory and Practice of that Science Vol. II only. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including fine bindings, antiquarian books, out-of-print books, out of print books and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |