
Description
for making mineral waters,
like those of Pyrmont, Spa, Seltzer, &c. in a few Minutes, and with a very little Expence:
together with the Description of some new Eudiometers, or Instruments for ascertaining the Wholesomeness of Respirable Air ; and the Method of using these Instruments:
In a Letter to the Rev. Dr. Priestley…by J.H. de Magellan…
MAGALHAES (or MAGELLAN), Joao Jacinto de
London; 1777
First edition of "an important milestone in the early literature of gas analysis…"
Engraved frontispiece depicts 24 figures of apparatus
viii, 47 pp.
Size 5.5 by 8.5 inches
Modern half leather binding
Lacks lower right corner of leaf 35
Otherwise very good
Reserve: $349.00
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1777 DESCRIPTION of a GLASS APPARATUS for MAKING MINERAL WATER antique RARE
Estimate $400-$500
Starting Price
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
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