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Lot 26

EATON, Amos (1776-1842). Chemical Instructor.

Estimate: $80 - $120

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EATON, Amos (1776-1842). Chemical Instructor.

Albany: Websters and Skinners, 1822.

Chemical instructor: presenting a familiar method of teaching the chemical principles and operations of the most practical utility to farmers, mechanics, housekeepers and physicians; and most interesting to clergymen and lawyers. Intended for academies and the popular class-room.

231 p.

Bound in mottled leather, gilt bands at spine; black leather spine label, gilt spine title (partially damaged).


H: 7 1/4 W: 4 1/2 in.

With "Julia Campbell" in ink on front free endpaper.

Condition

Very good, some foxing throughout, front free endpaper partially detached.

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