Chaptal, J.A

Chimie Appliquée aux Arts

      1807. 4 vols., LXXVIIJ, 302, 544, 534, 554 pp. text on chemistry for industry and the applied arts (textiles, furniture, etc.), incl. detailed descriptions of numerous experiments, chemical reactions, compound formations, distillation procedures, etc., notes, index, lists, tables, 12 fine folding plates (a few sl. soiled at edges) showing fireplaces, chimneys, distillation systems, etc. 8vo. Orig. 3/4 calf and dec. bds., gilt stamped spine. Paris (Deterville) 1807.