Jons Jacob Berzelius THE USE OF THE BLOWPIPE IN CHEMICAL ANALYSIS & ... Lot 6469

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LOT 6469 Seller's Estimate: USD 70 - 200 Title: The Use of the Blowpipe in Chemical Analysis, and in the Examination of Minerals. With a Sketch of Berzelius's System of Mineralogy; a Synoptic Table of the Principal Characters of the Pure Earths and Metallic Oxides before the Blowpipe, and Numerous Notes and Additions by the Translator Author: Jons Jacob Berzelius - Jons Jacob Berzelius was a Swedish chemist. He worked out the modern technique of chemical formula notation, and is together with John Dalton, Antoine Lavoisier, and Robert Boyle considered a father of modern chemistry. He began his career as a physician but his researches in physical chemistry were of lasting significance in the development of the subject. He achieved much in later life as secretary of the Swedish Academy. He is known in Sweden as the Father of Swedish Chemistry. Berzelius Day is celebrated on 20 August in honor of him. Translor: J. G. Children - John George Children was a British chemist, mineralogist and zoologist., M. Fresnel Publisher: Printed for Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, and J. Mawe City: London Year: 1822 Printing Information: Other - see description Binding Style: Hardcover Pagination: xxxix/343 plus 1 page of errata Width: 6" Height: 9" Book Details: Condition / Notes: This is a first English translation (Cohen 139; Bolton 310). Children "supplied a number of additions and notes, but omitted all chemical formulas.". - Cohen.This antique volume is bound in modern full brown leather, with a gilt-lettered black leather spine label. The binding is firm. The endpapers are new. The pages exhibit occasional light foxing, with greater foxing visible on the plates. This work is illustrated with three plates and a large foldout plate; the foldout plate is supplied in facsimile. The book is toned along edges of pages. For lots which include only books, our shipping charge applies to any address within the fifty United States. For lots which are not books, the stated shipping cost in this listing will apply only to addresses within the continental 48 states. Within those parameters, the shipping cost for this lot will be: $4.50 Payment: The buyer is responsible for paying the seller directly after winning the item. Details on accepted payment methods and where to send payment are provided in an invoice from the seller. Additional payment details from the seller: Payment is due within ten days of auction close. Payments in excess of $3,000.00 must be made in secure funds (cash, cashier's check, bank transfer, etc.). Money orders, personal/business checks, bank transfers and cash are accepted for payments below $3,000.00, as may be Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards, which are processed directly through our gallery by calling us at . We reserve the right to insist upon secure payment (certified check, money order or bank wire) for any invoice, for any reason, at our sole discretion. All bank wires for amounts less than $500.00 must also include a $20.00 processing fee to cover the bank's charge. If we do not receive payment arrangements within ten days of the auction close, we reserve the right to bill the credit card placed on file when you registered for our auction. Paypal is welcome for qualified items (PLEASE NOTE: DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR COUNTRIES SUCH AS CUBA, ETC., RESULTING IN OUR NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCEPT PAYPAL PAYMENTS FOR SOME LOTS CONTAINING ITEMS ORIGINATING IN SUCH COUNTRIES), please use the email address . Because of Paypal's secure payment policies, invoices which are paid via Paypal's online payment center must be shipped; orders paid by online Paypal payment cannot be picked up at our gallery. However, payment for pick-up orders can be made with a Paypal debit card, presented at time of pick-up. Checks are accepted, we reserve the right to hold shipment until check funds have cleared (time frames vary). Please mail checks or money orders to: National Book Auctions, 1429 ... read more

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