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, 6 uniform volumes, each with over 400 pages, appendix at end of volume 6 with catalogue of books in divinity Second edition , volumes in similar condition, front joint of volume 1 cracked, number label missing from volume 2, rubbed at spines and edges of covers, owner's signature on some title pages, internally clean, books in very good condition , full tree calf with new gilt titles on black leather spine labels, all edges speckled Octavo Hardback ISBN.…

A handsomely bound mixed set, comprising the first edition of volumes I & II, the second of volumes III and V, and the fourth of volume IV. This set was gathered by the dilettante Richard Gregory (1761-1839), who studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, during Watson's period as Regius Professor of Divinity. Despite his later theological fervour, Watson (1737-1816) began his academic career as a professor of chemistry at Cambridge. On receiving the chair, he cheerfully acknowledged that "I knew nothing at all of Chemistry, had never read a syllable on the subject; nor seen a single experiment in it" (quoted in Hole), and his house later suffered the consequences when an experiment blew up in his face. The Essays reflect Watson's applied interest in chemistry: his attention is particularly taken by opportunities to apply chemical insights to the development of British industry. Gregory's contemporary engraved bookplate is on the front pastedown of each volume, while a number of contemporary ink annotations - presumably in his hand - cross-reference Watson's arguments with other contemporary writers. ESTC T78143, T150872, N55005, T204066. 5 vols, octavo (152 x 93 mm). Wood-engraved tables in the text. Near-contemporary mottled calf, spines ruled and decorated in gilt and with twin black calf labels, edges yellow. Light wear, minor foxing and finger soiling to contents: a very good set.…