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Lot 168

FRANKLAND, Edward. Experimental Researches in Pure, Applied, and Physical Chemistry.

Estimate: $80 - $120
Starting Bid
$40

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FRANKLAND, Edward (1825-1899). Experimental Researches in Pure, Applied, and Physical Chemistry.
Publisher: John Van Voorst, London. 1877.

8vo. Green cloth with gilt spine. Embossed borders. Deckled Edges.

xl, 1047 pp., with index. 2 folding graphs.

H: 9 W: 6 3/8 D: 3 1/4 in. Poor. Spine detached from pages. Spine split at page 449. Slight toning. Pages warped by humidity. Corners and edges bumped and rubbed, with losses. Spine and covers scuffed and rubbed, with slight losses.

Bookplate: "Franklin Institute, Philadelphia."
Pencil inscriptions on some pages.

Stamp: "Franklin Institute Library."
Overall Dimensions
Height: 9.00

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