From the Library to the Laboratory
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 27
CHAPTAL Jean-Antoine. Elements of Chemistry.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
CHAPTAL, Jean-Antoine (1756-1832). Elements of Chemistry.
Publisher: Benjamin & Thomas Kite, Philadelphia. 1807.
8vo. Half bound leather with marbled boards. Deckled edges. Raised spine with gilt title.
Vol. 1: 2 frontispiece plates, xv, 339 pp., with index.
Vol. 2: vi, 451 pp., with index to the two volumes.
Each volume is H: 9 1/2 x W: 6 1/4 x D: 1 1/4 in.
Poor. Vol. 1 front and rear boards detached. Leather is cracked, with losses on corners and spine. Extensive toning throughout. Covers of vol. 2 are rebound, with scuffs and bumps to panels and corners, with slight losses. Slight losses to front flyleaf.
Binder's inscription on vol. 2: "Zucker 12-7-1909."
Bookplates: "The Library Company of Philadelphia, purchased from James Cox, Artist."
Publisher: Benjamin & Thomas Kite, Philadelphia. 1807.
8vo. Half bound leather with marbled boards. Deckled edges. Raised spine with gilt title.
Vol. 1: 2 frontispiece plates, xv, 339 pp., with index.
Vol. 2: vi, 451 pp., with index to the two volumes.
Each volume is H: 9 1/2 x W: 6 1/4 x D: 1 1/4 in.
Condition
Binder's inscription on vol. 2: "Zucker 12-7-1909."
Bookplates: "The Library Company of Philadelphia, purchased from James Cox, Artist."
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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