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Lot 150
CHAPTAL, M.I.A. Elements of Chemistry.
Estimate: $80 - $120
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CHAPTAL, M.I.A. (1756-1832). Elements of Chemistry. Translated from the French. Third Edition.
Publisher: R. Noble, London. 1800.
8vo. 3 Volumes. Full leather bound with gilt title and spine. Rebound in 19th century.
Vol. 1: lxvii, 288 pp.
Vol. 2: xii, 488 pp.
Vol. 3: vii, 412 pp. with index to the three volumes.
Each volume is H: 8 1/2 x W: 5 1/2 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Fair to Poor. Water damage on boards with slight warping. Bumping and rubbing of corners, with slight loss.
Bookplate: "John Harris" with crest of Baron Harris family, "My Prince and My Country."
"1814" embossed stamp on interior board of vol. 1.
Publisher: R. Noble, London. 1800.
8vo. 3 Volumes. Full leather bound with gilt title and spine. Rebound in 19th century.
Vol. 1: lxvii, 288 pp.
Vol. 2: xii, 488 pp.
Vol. 3: vii, 412 pp. with index to the three volumes.
Each volume is H: 8 1/2 x W: 5 1/2 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Condition
Bookplate: "John Harris" with crest of Baron Harris family, "My Prince and My Country."
"1814" embossed stamp on interior board of vol. 1.
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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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