1855 2vols The Chemistry of Common Life

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Chemistry of Common Life James F. W. Johnston 1855 William Blackwood and Sons : Edinburgh 7.5" by 5" vii [1], 352; vi, 466pp. SUMMARY An early edition of this interesting mid-nineteenth century study on chemistry, by the agricultural chemist James Johnston. Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION An early edition of this two-volume work, published the year after the first edition, in half calf bindings, with marbled boards and edges.Bookplate of Edmund Francis Leslie to the front paste downs. Ink inscription to the first blank of each volume, dated 1857.Illustrated with occasional engravings in the text.James Johnston's educational treatise on chemistry and the study of science. Johnston provides an interesting explanation of current chemical knowledge in the mid-nineteenth century, a time in which scientific study was flourishing. Chapters focus on water, soil, bread, natural sweets, tea, beef, liquors, narcotics, odours, bodies, and more.Johnston (1796-1855) was a Scottish agricultural chemist and mineralogist. CONDITION In half calf bindings. Externally generally smart, with light rubbing to the joints and extremities and shelf wear to the boards. Loss to the spine label of Volume II. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very 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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