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Our Library of Curiosities auction features selections from the collection of John A Davidson Jr., a life long collector of rare books. John was extraordinarily interested in a wide array of subjects from the beginning of publishing through the twentieth century.
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Lot 26

CHARPENTIER DE COSSIGNY, Joseph Francois (1736-1809). Recherches par Cossigny.

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

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CHARPENTIER DE COSSIGNY, Joseph Francois (1736-1809). Recherches par Cossigny.

A Paris: Chez Ant. Bailleul, imprimeur-libraire ... [and] Chez Magimel, libraire ..., 1807.

Recherches physiques et chimiques sur la fabrication de la poudre a canon: contenant des observations et des expeìriences nouvelles par M.J.-F. Charpentier Cossigny.



xlviii, 369, [1] pages. Includes errata.

Bound in mottled leather, raised bands with gilt borders, red leather spine label, gilt spine title, crown design in girl at head of spine, edges stained blue. With paper label at heel of spine (ID27).


H: 7 3/4 W: 5 in.

With stamp at half-title, “Bibliothek Klobenhavn det kgl. Garnisons,” and “ Det Kongelige Artilleri” stamped on half-title and title. With, “Duplum Bibl. Reg. Hafniensis,” [Bibliotheca Regia Hafniensis (The Royal Library of Copenhagen)] in ink on front pastedown endpaper, and “ID27” in pencil.

Very good.

Overall Dimensions
Width: 5.00

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.