1 p.l., 3, [1], [v]-xx, 338 pp. 8vo, attractive antique blue morocco-backed marbled boards (title slightly browned), spine gilt. Paris: Tilliard Frères, Juin 1810.

The uncommon sale catalogue of the library of Fourcroy (1755-1809), the great chemist. The catalogue lists 2781 lots of which about 2000 are works on science and medicine. Many rare chemical books are listed. It is preceded by a biographical note including a bibliography of Fourcroy’s writings and a schedule of the sale. At the end, there is a 68-column index.

According to Peignot, the compiler of the catalogue was François Henri Stanislas de l’Aulnay (1739-1831)... More

One folding engraved plate & 4 folding printed tables. 2 p.l., lxxxviii, 584 pp.; 2 p.l., 848 pp., 1 leaf. Two vols. 8vo, cont. mottled calf (small hole near top of spine of Vol. 2), spines gilt, red & black morocco lettering pieces on spines (black labels a bit rubbed). Paris: Rue et Hôtel Serpente, 1782.

First edition, and a fine set, of the author’s first important publication. It derives from a course of seventy lectures which Fourcroy gave each winter in his laboratory and it discusses all aspects of chemistry, including the recent work on gases. In all his... More

Three engraved plates. xvi, 447, [1] pp. 8vo, cont. mottled sheep (ends of spine & corners worn, mild foxing), spine gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine. Paris: Cuchet, 1784.

First edition of this collection of 27 chemical memoirs, including many which were read to the Académie Royale des Sciences but not previously published. They begin with an interesting essay on the art of performing chemical research, which, according to Smeaton, could be read with profit by anyone starting chemical research today. The other memoirs include reports on the action of alkalis on iron salts, two papers on the analysis... More