Elements of Agricultural Chemistry, in a Course of Lectures for the Board of Agriculture. By Humphrey Davy and printed in Hartford, Connecticut by Hudson & Co. 1819, 304 pp, 7 x 4.5”, 12mo, 3/4 leather hardcover.
In overall good condition, with rubbing and wear to boards. Some exterior splitting to leather between boards and spine. Loss to bottom and top of spine. Hinges remain in good condition with minor wear. Text block remains complete and bound well. Small tears to some pages. Light marginalia at front. Staining to some edges and corners of pages. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing.
A scarce scientific work by British chemist and inventor Humphrey Davy (1778-1829), best known for the Davy lamp, along with the isolation of several prominent elements, including potassium, sodium, and calcium.
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