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Chemistry & Physics
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1582 Della FisicaVenetia: 1582The first edition of this very scarce important scientific volume by the pioneering sixteenth century Italian doctor Leonardo Fioravanti. -
1855 2vols The Chemistry of Common LifeEdinburgh: 1855An early edition of this interesting mid-nineteenth century study on chemistry, by the agricultural chemist James Johnston. -
1878 Natural Philosophy for General Readers and Young PersonsLondon: 1878A delightfully bound, educational scientific work for young readers, in a full tree calf prize binding by Riviere. -
1816 Materia Medica Vegetabile ed Animale ossi Dizionario CompendiosoNapoli: 1816A smart copy of Luigi Valentino Brugnatelli's work on medicines derived from animals and plants. -
1820 Supplimento al Manuale di Medicina e Chirurgia LegaleNapoli: 1820A very scarce medical supplement by Felice Pasqualone, in the original Italian. -
1867 Manuale dei Medicamenti Galenici e ChimiciFirenze: 1867A very scarce Italian dictionary of medicine, compiled by the chemist Giuseppe Orosi. -
2012 4vols Victorian Science and Literature: Part II, Volumes 5-8London: 2012Smart first edition copies of the complete Part II of an eight-volume exploration of Victorian science and literature. -
1957 Einfuhrung in die MetaphysikTubingen: 1957The second edition of this brief introduction to metaphysics from German philosopher Martin Heidegger. -
1951-1956 5vols Vor Viden, Magasin for ny Teknik og Forskning, Oktober 1949 - September 1956: Hefte 1-182Kobenhavn: 1951-1956A five-volume set of this Danish science periodical, Vor Viden, concerning new technology and research, with illustrations throughout. -
1949 Molecules and Crystals in Inorganic ChemistryLondon: 1949The first English language edition of Dutch chemist Anton Eduard van Arkel's work on inorganic chemistry. -
1921 An Introduction to the Theory of RelativityLondon: 1921The very scarce first edition of this informative introductory guide to Einstein's theory of relativity. -
1818 A Natural and Chemical Treatise on AgriculturePlymouth-Dock: 1818A lovely copy of this very scarce English language edition of Gyllenborg's agricultural treatise, with additions from W. Pilkington. -
1821 Essai d'un Cours Elementaire et General des Sciences PhysiquesParis: 1821The second edition of Francois Sulpice Beudant's fascinating treatise on physics, complete with eighteen folding plates. -
1828 Scientific Dialogues, Intended for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young PeopleLondon: 1828A smart set of early nineteenth century educational scientific works, aimed at the 'Entertainment of Young People'. -
1833 Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter ScottLondon: 1833An early edition of this collection of letters regarding natural magic from David Brewster to Walter Scott. -
1855-56 Government Reports on the Adulteration of Food and Public HealthLondon: 1855-56A collection of five scarce British government reports on food regulation and public health from the mid nineteenth century, bound together in a single large volume. -
1816 Abrege de Toutes les Sciences ou Encyclopedie des EnfansParis; Lille: 1816An illustrated French educational volume, exploring many subjects including the sciences, arts, and humanity. -
1844 A Practical Treatise on Warming Buildings by Hot WaterLondon: 1844A very scarce early edition of this scientific book regarding the ventilation of buildings. -
1904 An Anatomical Atlas of Vegetable PowdersLondon: 1904First edition of this early twentieth century guide to the microscopic analysis of food -
1892 The Forms Of Water In Clouds & Rivers, Ice & GlaciersLondon: 1892A fascinating work by the important physicist John Tyndall, in a half calf prize binding. -
1859 Chemistry For SchoolsLondon: 1859The very scarce first edition of this book on teaching Chemistry at schools from the mid nineteenth century. -
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2006 The Oxford Biochemistry Department 1920-2006Oxford: 2006A fascinating volume that traces the history of the Oxford Biochemistry Department, with illustrations. -
1927 Henry Herbert Wills Physics LaboratoryBristol: 1927The University of Bristol's very scarce publication celebrating the formal opening of the Henry Herbert Wills Physics Laboratory on October 21st, 1927. -
1888 Gleanings in ScienceLondon: 1888A scarce series of popular lectures on science, in full calf prize binding for the University of Glasgow, and signed and presented by Scottish mathematician William Jack. -
1910 Science From an Easy ChairLondon: 1910A lavishly illustrated first edition of ‘Science from an Easy Chair’ by Sir Ray Lankester. -
1953 Thermodynamics Applied to Heat EnginesLondon: 1953A lovely leather-bound work which covers different aspects of thermodynamics and mechanical engineering, with folding plates and in-text illustrations. -
c1928 Notice Sur les Instruments de Précision Appliqués à l'OenologieParis : c1928A fascinating French work on the instruments and processes involved with oenology, the science and study of winemaking. -
1873 La ChaleurParis: 1873A handsomely bound, third edition copy of this fascinating French work on the science, physics, and chemistry of heat, replete with many illustrations. -
1860 The Chemistry of Artificial LightLondon: 1860A scarce early printing of this fascinating nineteenth century work on artificial light. -
1837 The Magazine of Popular Science and Journal of the Useful Arts, Third and Fourth VolumesLondon: 1837Presenting the third and fourth volumes of The Magazine of Popular Science and Journal of the Useful Arts, published in the early 19th century and heavily illustrated throughout. -
1728 The Present State of the Republick of LettersLondon: 1728-36A very scarce collection of fourteen volumes of Andrew Reid's eighteenth century periodical, featuring an early printing of a treatise by Sir Isaac Newton. -
1935 Science TodayLondon: 1935A fascinating collection of essays on various aspects of modern science, in a smart prize binding. -
1961 Science and GovernmentLondon: 1961A fascinating first edition political essay by English novelist C. P. Snow, presented in an unclipped dust wrapper. -
1894-1901 Collected Essays by T. H. HuxleyLondon & New York: 1894-1901Five volumes of an originally nine volume set of Thomas Huxley's collected scientific essays. -
1789 The Goldsmith's RepositoryLondon: 1789A scarce first edition of W. J. Alldridge's in-depth guide to assaying, complete with a folding plate. -
1811 A Short System of OpticsDublin: 1811A scarce second edition of this volume regarding optics designed for undergraduates at the university of Dublin, with five folding plates.