1860 The Chemistry Of Artificial Light Scarce Illustrated

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Chemistry of Artificial Light: Including the History of Wax, Tallow, and Sperm Candles, and the Manufacture of Gas , their Various Illuminating Powers Compared with Animal and Vegetable Oils Not Stated [George Gore; M. Sparling; John Scoffern] 1860 Richard Griffin and Company : London 7.5" by 5" viii, 13-140pp. SUMMARY A scarce early printing of this fascinating nineteenth century work on artificial light. Early Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION A scarce issue of this work, held institutionally by one library only. A separate issue from Practical Chemistry by George Gore, M. Sparling and John Scoffern. A fascinating study of the history and chemistry of artificial light, its functions compared to those of animal and vegetable oils. Chapters feature information on combustion and flame, laws of light and heat, candles and lamp oils, gas and more. Illustrated with sketches of lamps and other apparatus in text throughout.From the library of Sir Arthur Elton, 10th Baronet and author of 'British Railways in the Britain in Pictures Series published in 1945. CONDITION In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally generally sound with minor shelf wear and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, light sunning to the boards and spine. Minor chipping to the head and tail of the spine. Previous ownership inscription to the front pastedown, 'John R. Taylor'. With Arthur Elton's bookplate to the front pastedown. Front free endpaper to p. vi loose but present, hinges slightly strained, holding firm, the text block generally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with sketches of lamps and other apparatus in text throughout. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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