Chemistry & Physics
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Popular Lectures on Scientific SubjectsLondon: 1884A very bright copy of Hermann von Helmholtz's collection of scientific lectures, illustrated with in-text engravings,
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Quantitative Chemical AnalysisLondon: 1876-1900An extremely smart and rather uncommon complete set of C. Fresenius' expansive work on quantitative chemistry, translated here by A. Vacher. Illustrated throughout.
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Bohn's Scientific LibraryLondon: 1855-1887Three fascinating volumes from the Bohn's Scientific Library' series.
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Pioneer Research on the Atom: The Life Story of Frederick SoddyLondon: 1958A first edition first issue copy of this fascinating biography of one of the great pioneers of atomic research, Frederick Soddy; a limited edition copy, No. 5 of one hundred copies, and signed by the author Muriel Howarth. -
Précis de Chimie PhysiqueParis: 1924A scarce work of French scientific writing, written by H. Vigneron in which he outlines the principles of physical chemistry.
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Scientific Dialogues, Intended for the Instruction and Entertainment of YoungLondon: 1825A rare set of this series, written for the educational use of young people. Written by the controversial minister Jeremiah Joyce. Illustrated throughout.
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1908 Electricity for Young People Chambers's Wonder Books Tudor Jenks IllusNew York: 1908A nicely bound copy of Tudor Jenks' informative work on electricity for children, illustrated throughout.
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1890 Elementary Treatise on Physics Experimental and Applied Ganot E. AtkinsonLondon: 1890A scarce and profusely illustrated work of physics by Adolphe Ganot, translated and edited by E. Atkinson. This is lovely example of this extensive work from the nineteenth century.
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1833 Report of Meetings of the British Association Science York Oxford First EdLondon: 1833The first edition of this report regarding the British Association for the Advancement of Science's meetings in 1831 and 1832. To this work there are the proceedings and transactions.
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1932 ESSAYS by J. B. S. HALDINE Inequality of ManLondon: 1932A collection of essays by J. B. S. Haldane.
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1901 The Unseen Universe or Physical Speculations on Future State Stewart TaitLondon: 1901A handsome leather bound volume, written by two British physicists B. Stewart and P. G. Tait. An interesting work exploring a long-held debate surrounding the compatibility of religion and science.
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1883 Johnson Harveian Oration Royal College Physicians Author Compliment SlipLondon: 1883A very scarce early edition of a lecture delivered by the physician George Johnson's lecture in 1882.
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1913 The Story of the Heavens Sir Robert Ball Illustrated Folding Plates SpaceLondon; New York; Toronto; Melbourne: 1913An attractive scientific work exploring the solar system, written by the Irish astronomer Sir Robert S. Ball. Profusely illustrated throughout, with a large folding plate.
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1886-87 2vols Yorkshire Philosophical Society Annual Report Science ScarceYork: 1886-87A two volume set of annual reports from the Yorkshire Philosophical Society, for the years 1885 and 1886.
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1829 E Arthur New Spirit Calculator Rules Reducing Compounding Spirits UncommonWorcester: 1829An uncommon first edition of E Arthur's 'The New Spirit Calculator'.
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1975 Scientific Instruments by Harriet Wynter and Anthony Turner Illustrated ReceiptLondon: 1975The first edition of this profusely illustrated work detailing the history and variety of scientific instruments, presented in excellent condition in the original dustwrapper.
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1919 The Production And Treatments Of Vegetable Oils T W Chalmers IllusLondon: 1919An interesting volume providing insight into the production and treatment of vegetable oils.
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1959 Fundamental Aspects of Reactor Shielding First Ed Illustrated Dust JacketLondon; Paris: 1959An illustrated authoritative exposition of the shield processes which serve as the basis for the design of any reactor shield.
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1868 Instructions and Cautions of Perfumes Cosmetics Toilet Articles Arnold CooleyLondon: 1868The second volume of Arnold Cooley's comprehensive guide to perfumes and coesmetics.
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1800 William Saunders Treatise of Chemical History Mineral Water First ScienceLondon: 1800A fascinating first edition of William Saunders' scientific work, 'On Mineral Waters'.
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1909 6vol Modern Electric Practice Magnus Maclean New Edition IllustratedLondon: 1909Gresham's turn-of-the-century work on electricity, scarce in its entirety.
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1929 The Constitution of Sugars Walter Norman Haworth First Edition Illustrated ScarceLondon: 1929A first edition copy of 'The Constitution of Sugars', by the famous British chemist and Nobel prize winner, Sir Walter Norman Haworth.
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1950 Catalogue Newton Grace K. Babson Collection Webber First Edition Limited Edition IllustratedNew York: 1950A first edition, limited edition copy 'Catalogue of the Works of Sir Isaac Newton' from the Grace K. Babson Collection.
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1951 The Growth of Scientific Ideas William P D Wightman Illustrated DustwrapperEdinburgh: 1951A study of the development of science through the ages.
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1842 The Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science Volume XX New and United Series Carbon into Silicon Electricity HydrodynamicsLondon: 1842The twentieth volume of this historically renowned scientific journal. This volume boasts a variety of articles on contemporary scientific development such as the connexion of electricity with evaporation, terrestrial magnetism, silica and carbon, arseniu
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1893 Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science Volume XXXV Fifth Series January-JuneLondon: 1893The thirty fifth volume of this historically renowned scientific journal. This volume covers January-June 1893 of the fifth series and boasts a variety of articles on contemporary scientific development, on the diffusion of light, the fusion constants of
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1834 The Chemical Catechism Samuel Parkes Thirteenth Edition Illustrated ScarceLondon: 1834A thirteenth edition of this popular and successful work on chemistry
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1912 Sir Ray Lankester Science From An Easy Chair Leather Prize BindingLondon: 1912A uncommon edition of this collection of essays by Ray Lankester, in very attractive leather prize binding.
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1876-1897 8vol Proceedings PHYSICAL SOCIETY of LONDONLondon: 1876-1897A uncommon set of The Physical Society o f London's proceedings, in uniform bindings and illustrated throughout.
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1774-1782 4vol Rational Recreations Conjuring Pyrotechnics Optics W HooperLondon: 1774-1782A scarce four volume set of mathematics and scientific works by W Hooper, illustrated throughout
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1900 Electricians and the Marvels Walter Jerrold Second Edition Allman BindingLondon: [1900]An instructional work on the history of electronics and electricians.
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1822 The Chemical Catechism Samuel Parkes Tenth Edition Illustrated ScarceLondon: 1822A tenth edition of this popular and successful work on chemistry.
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1907 Water Analysis Practical Treatise Alfred WanklynLondon: 1907A copy of Wanklyn's treatise on water examination.
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1911 Refraction and How to Refract James Thorington IllustratedLondon : 1911An ophthalmological work from James Thorington on the mechanisms of sight.
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1931 Science and Human Experience Herbert Dingle Physics NewtonLondon : 1931A work on important scientific discoveries, and their influences on human thought and life.
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1836 Magnacopia A Library of Useful Information Chemist Bateman Scarce 1stLondon: 1836A scarce first edition of this work by William Bateman.