The Chemistry of Artificial Light: including the history of wax, tallow, and sperm candles, and the manufacture of gas, their various illuminating powers compared with animal and vegetable oils and a

by Gore, George

€325 · Offered by MW Books

1860. London & Glasgow; Richard Griffin & Co. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked, pebble-grain cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 140 pages; Subjects; Electric lamps -- Materials.....

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