Chemistry & Physics
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1855 2vols The Chemistry of Common LifeEdinburgh: 1855An early edition of this interesting mid-nineteenth century study on chemistry, by the agricultural chemist James Johnston.
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1940 Perfumes and Spices Including an Account of Soaps and CosmeticsMassachusetts: 1940The very scarce first edition of this unique and informative work on spices, cosmetics and perfumes by Alpheus Hyatt Verrill, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1996 LongitudeLondon: 1996The first UK edition of this biographical work about the clockmaker John Harrison, in the original dust wrapper.
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1891 Scientific Mysteries: A Collection of Simple and Effective ExperimentsLondon: 1891A fascinating collection of experiments and their outcomes, with illustrations throughout.
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1878 Natural Philosophy for General Readers and Young PersonsLondon: 1878A delightfully bound, educational scientific work for young readers, in a full tree calf prize binding by Riviere.
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1877 The Forces of NatureLondon: 1877The third English translation of this very scarce scientific work by Amedee Guillemin, illustrated throughout.
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1816 Materia Medica Vegetabile ed Animale ossi Dizionario CompendiosoNapoli: 1816A smart copy of Luigi Valentino Brugnatelli's work on medicines derived from animals and plants.
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1820 Supplimento al Manuale di Medicina e Chirurgia LegaleNapoli: 1820A very scarce medical supplement by Felice Pasqualone, in the original Italian.
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1867 Manuale dei Medicamenti Galenici e ChimiciFirenze: 1867A very scarce Italian dictionary of medicine, compiled by the chemist Giuseppe Orosi.
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2012 4vols Victorian Science and Literature: Part II, Volumes 5-8London: 2012Smart first edition copies of the complete Part II of an eight-volume exploration of Victorian science and literature.
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1957 Einfuhrung in die MetaphysikTubingen: 1957The second edition of this brief introduction to metaphysics from German philosopher Martin Heidegger.
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1951-1956 5vols Vor Viden, Magasin for ny Teknik og Forskning, Oktober 1949 - September 1956: Hefte 1-182Kobenhavn: 1951-1956A five-volume set of this Danish science periodical, Vor Viden, concerning new technology and research, with illustrations throughout.
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1949 Molecules and Crystals in Inorganic ChemistryLondon: 1949The first English language edition of Dutch chemist Anton Eduard van Arkel's work on inorganic chemistry.
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1921 An Introduction to the Theory of RelativityLondon: 1921The very scarce first edition of this informative introductory guide to Einstein's theory of relativity.
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1818 A Natural and Chemical Treatise on AgriculturePlymouth-Dock: 1818A lovely copy of this very scarce English language edition of Gyllenborg's agricultural treatise, with additions from W. Pilkington.
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1873 The Forces of Nature: A Popular Introduction to the Study of Physical PhenomenaLondon: 1873Amédée Guillemin offers an accessible introduction to physics in this leather bound work. With over 400 in-text illustrations and eleven colour plates.
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1821 Essai d'un Cours Elementaire et General des Sciences PhysiquesParis: 1821The second edition of Francois Sulpice Beudant's fascinating treatise on physics, complete with eighteen folding plates.
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1956-1958 The Services' Textbook Radio Volume I and VLondon: 1956-1958The scarce first editions of Volume I and Volume V from this radio textbook series.
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1855 The Chemistry of Common LifeEdinburgh and London: 1855An interesting mid-nineteenth century study on chemistry, written by the agricultural chemist James Johnston, an early edition published the year after the first.
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1828 Scientific Dialogues, Intended for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young PeopleLondon: 1828A smart set of early nineteenth century educational scientific works, aimed at the 'Entertainment of Young People'.
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1833 Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter ScottLondon: 1833An early edition of this collection of letters regarding natural magic from David Brewster to Walter Scott.
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1903 Problems in AstrophysicsLondon: 1903A first edition copy of Agnes Clerke's third and last major work on astrophysics, with numerous illustrations.
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1855-56 Government Reports on the Adulteration of Food and Public HealthLondon: 1855-56A collection of five scarce British government reports on food regulation and public health from the mid nineteenth century, bound together in a single large volume.
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1879 The Art of the Perfumery and other methods of obtaining the Odours of PlantsLondon : 1879A fascinating volume on the science of perfumery, with illustrations.
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1816 Abrege de Toutes les Sciences ou Encyclopedie des EnfansParis; Lille: 1816An illustrated French educational volume, exploring many subjects including the sciences, arts, and humanity.
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1993 Globes from the Western WorldLondon: 1993The first edition of this beautifully illustrated study of globes throughout history.
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1844 A Practical Treatise on Warming Buildings by Hot WaterLondon: 1844A very scarce early edition of this scientific book regarding the ventilation of buildings.
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1904 An Anatomical Atlas of Vegetable PowdersLondon: 1904First edition of this early twentieth century guide to the microscopic analysis of food
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1892 The Forms Of Water In Clouds & Rivers, Ice & GlaciersLondon: 1892A fascinating work by the important physicist John Tyndall, in a half calf prize binding.
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1985 The Modern Shotgun in Three VolumesSouthampton: 1985A fine three volume set of The Modern Shotgun, an illustrated guide inscribed by the author's daughter.
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1926 Virtue's Household PhysicianLondon: 1926Complete five volume set of this 'Household Physician,' a practical medical manual in uniform bindings.
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1859 Chemistry For SchoolsLondon: 1859The very scarce first edition of this book on teaching Chemistry at schools from the mid nineteenth century.
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Signed2006 The Oxford Biochemistry Department 1920-2006Oxford: 2006A fascinating volume that traces the history of the Oxford Biochemistry Department, with illustrations.
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1927 Henry Herbert Wills Physics LaboratoryBristol: 1927The University of Bristol's very scarce publication celebrating the formal opening of the Henry Herbert Wills Physics Laboratory on October 21st, 1927.
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1888 Gleanings in ScienceLondon: 1888A scarce series of popular lectures on science, in full calf prize binding for the University of Glasgow, and signed and presented by Scottish mathematician William Jack.
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1910 Science From an Easy ChairLondon: 1910A lavishly illustrated first edition of ‘Science from an Easy Chair’ by Sir Ray Lankester.