Objects of Desire
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 179
MACQUER, Pierre. Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry.
Estimate: $300 - $600
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| $500 | $50 |
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| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
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MACQUER, Pierre (1718-1784). Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry.
Translated by Andrew Reid.
Publisher: A. Millar and J. Nourse, London. MDCCLVIII [1758].
8vo. Full leather bound. Raised spine, with brown ruled and gilt title. Gilt borders.
Vol. 1: xix, 419 pp., with errata, 6 plates.
Vol. 2: viii, 434 pp., with errata, with index to two volumes.
Each volume is H: 8 x W: 5 1/2 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Poor. Losses to spines at top and bottom, with separation at panels. Corners bumped, scuffed, and rubbed, with losses. Slight toning, with slight warping of pages from humidity. Cover of vol. 2 has losses to front and scratches.
Ink owner inscription on flyleaf: "Tho. Williams, Jr."
Translated by Andrew Reid.
Publisher: A. Millar and J. Nourse, London. MDCCLVIII [1758].
8vo. Full leather bound. Raised spine, with brown ruled and gilt title. Gilt borders.
Vol. 1: xix, 419 pp., with errata, 6 plates.
Vol. 2: viii, 434 pp., with errata, with index to two volumes.
Each volume is H: 8 x W: 5 1/2 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Condition
Ink owner inscription on flyleaf: "Tho. Williams, Jr."
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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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