muspratt james (8 Ergebnisse)

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. Robert Austin (illustrator). An interesting portrait, printed in 1950. Mounted/matted and ready to frame. A fine opportunity to purchase an unusual and attractive portrait.

Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. In.

Stipple engraving,

Glasgow, William Mackensie, n.d.[=1860]. Steel-engraving. Paper 27 x 18 cm. [161072].

[1870]; Vol I - VIII (komplett A - Z); Mit allen Tafeln u. Abb.; Prachtausgabe geprägter u. ill. Oln.; Bindung z. T. leicht gelockert; Papier minimal nachgedunkelt; ansonsten guter bis sehr guter Zustand; ohne Einträge, Unterstreichungen u.ä.

Hardcover. 1st Edition. 2 Volumes. large 8vo. pp. 2 p.l., 9(index), [1]blank, 836; 2 p.l., 1186, 10(index). 2 engraved titles, 2 engraved frontis. portraits of the author, & 30 other engraved portraits. numerous wood-engraved text illus. text in double columns. modern cloth (light dampstaining to lower margins of first leaves & plates of Vol. I). First Edition. The dictionary includes articles on acetic acid, alcohol, arsenic, beer, bleaching, bread, caoutchouc, dyeing and calico-printing, ether, glass, gunpowder, gutta-percha, leather, mercury, opium, paper, perfumery, photography, silver, soap, wine, and other substances. The thirty engraved plates comprise portraits of Sir Humphrey Day, Gay-Lussac, Andrew Ure, Lavoisier, John Dalton, Liebig, Chevreul, Joseph Priestley, Chaptal, Faraday, and other distinguished scientists.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. Dr James Sheridan Muspratt (8 March 1821 - 3 February 1871) was an Irish-born research chemist and teacher. His most influential publication was his two-volume book Chemistry, Theoretical, Practical and Analytical as app.lied and relating to the Arts and Manufactures (1857-1860). The thirty engraved plates comprise portraits of Sir Humphrey Day, Gay-Lussac, Andrew Ure, Lavoisier, John Dalton, Liebig, Chevreul, Joseph Priestley, Chaptal, Faraday, and other distinguished scientists. Includes articles on acetic acid, alcohol, arsenic, beer, bleaching, bread, caoutchouc, dyeing and calico-printing, ether, glass, gunpowder, gutta-percha, leather, mercury, opium, paper, perfumery, photography, silver, soap, wine, and other chemistry and chemical substances, as compiled by a chemistry instructor for education uses. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Moderate evidence of dampstaining and shelfwear, bumped/rubbed corners, head and endcap, foxing throughout, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Half dark black calf over green boards, marbled foreedge and endpapers. Spine in six compartments with gilt lettering and rules, all edges gilt, red leather spine title. Large 8vo, 836pp., 1186pp. illus (b/w plates), portraits of the author and 30 other engraved portraits. numerous wood-engraved text illus. text in double columns. Title page vignette.