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Lot 219

WATSON, Richard. Chemical Essays.

Estimate: $80 - $120

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WATSON, Richard (1737-1816). Chemical Essays. Seventh Edition.
Publisher: J. Johnson, London. 1800. Seventh Edition.

8vo. Full leather bound, black ruled and gilt title. Blue edges.

One folding table (vol. 2) and index to volumes 1-4 (vol. 4).

Each volume is H: 6 1/2 x W: 4 1/2 x D: 1 3/8 in.

Condition

Fair. Corners bumped and covers scuffed. Some volumes cracking at panel. A few pencil annotations.

Owner inscription "D. Campbell Ardneane" in all volumes.

Folding table in Vol. 2 labeled as belonging to 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.