Chymie Experimentale et Raisonnee, 3 vols.,
signed first edition full contemp. calf.
1773 · Paris
by Baume, A
Paris: P F Didot, 1773. First Edition. B Issue.. full contemp. calf.. A good copy; some marginal tide marks to some pages; edges of some plates rumpled and moderately soiled; two spine labels abraded.. 8vo. There is a frontis. and total of 12 eng. fldg. plates.
One of the last great general chemistry texts of the 18th century. Baume was a working chemist and pharmacist and his text provides a good deal of information on the processes of chemical production. This copy conforms to the B issue described by Cole in his bibliography wherein the forntis. (truncated)
One of the last great general chemistry texts of the 18th century. Baume was a working chemist and pharmacist and his text provides a good deal of information on the processes of chemical production. This copy conforms to the B issue described by Cole in his bibliography wherein the forntis. (truncated)