A Library of Curiosities - Part II
Sat, Nov 8, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 10
BOERHAAVE, Herman, 1668-1738. A New Method of Chemistry.
Estimate: $300 - $600
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BOERHAAVE, Herman, 1668-1738. A New Method of Chemistry : including the history, theory, and practice of the art, translated from the original Latin of Dr. Boerhaave's Elementa chemiæ, as published by himself. To which are added, notes; and an appendix, shewing the necessity and utility of enlarging the bounds of chemistry. With sculptures. By Peter Shaw, M.D.
Second Edition.
London : Printed for T. Longman, 1741.
2 v. (xxx, 593, [1]; [2], 410, [38] p.), XVII numbered folded leaves of plates (Vol. I); VII numbered folded leaves of plates (Vol. II).
Signatures: v. 1 [A] a-b c³ B-4F ; v. 2 [A]² B-3L ([A1] blank).
Bound in speckled leather raised bands, red leather spine label, gilt spine title, decorative gilt edges.
H: 10 1/4 W: 8 1/2 in.
Condition
Very Good. Some slight staining on the cover of Vol. II. Head of spine slightly rubbed.
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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