Experimental Researches Concerning the Philosophy of Permanent Colours; and the Best Means of Producing Them by Dyeing, Calico Printing, etc. (2 Volume Set)

London: T. Cadell and W. Davies. Hardcover. VG, light foxing throughout both volumes, slight fading to leather spine, as well as what looks like a water stain on volume II.. Marbled boards, 3/4 cognac leather binding, fived raised bands and gilt lettering on spine. New end papers. Volume I is 542 pages, volume II is 518 pages. Important book on the methods and processes of dyeing by Edward Bancroft, "Fellow of the Royal Society of London, and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, of the State of Massachusetts Bay. (Inventory #: 163574)