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DAVY, Humphry.

Elements of Chemical Philosophy, Part I. Vol. I (all published).

London: J. Johnson, 1812.

1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Very Good. Item #002460

xiv, [2], 505 [3], [506]-507, [508]-509, [510]-511, [2] pp. including errata leaf, leaf at end with notice of other works by Davy, and 12 engraved plates. 20th century cloth, spine with gilt lettering pieces. Internally only little age-toned, light foxing to plates. Provenance: The library of Hugh Selbourne; Birmingham University Library (shelf-mark label to front pastedown and stamp to p.51 and title verso). ----

Norman 609; Duveen, p.160-61; Wellcome II, p.436. - FIRST EDITION. "One of the earliest connected treatises on physical chemistry, as known at the date of publication and incorporating the results of important discoveries made by the author. These include a description of fluor spar, the origin of fluoric compounds, the naming of hydrofluoric acid, and a modification of Lavoisier's classification of the elements." (Duveen).

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