[Macquer, Pierre-Joseph]. - Dictionary of chymie, containing - Lot 378

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[Macquer, Pierre-Joseph]. - Dictionary of chymie, containing the theory and practice of this science, its application to physics, natural history, medicine and animal economy. Avec l'explication détaillée de la vertu de la manière d'agir des médicamens chymiques, et les principes fondamentaux des Arts, Manufactures Métiers dépendans de la chymie. Paris, Lacombe, 1769. 2 volumes in-8, bound in full contemporary calf, ribbed spine, red titles and giblets - headbands worn - xxiv, 616 pp. ; 688 pp. One of the first dictionaries of chemistry by Macquer (1718-1784), who was professor of chemistry and pharmacy at the Jardin des plantes in Paris. Also included: De Morveau, Maret, Durande. - Éléments de chymie théorique et pratique, rédigés dans un nouvel ordre, d'après les découvertes modernes, pour servir aux cours publics de l'Académie de Dijon. 3 in-12 volumes bound in full contemporary calf, spine ribbed, brown titles and giblets - 3 small snags to headpieces, pale wetness affecting pp. 25-48 of T I, i-xxviii e 345-382 of T II, and 214-275 of T III in upper margin - [2 ff.], viii, 394 pp. ; [2 ff.], xxviii, 382 pp. ; [2 ff.], x pp., [1 f. blc], 448 pp, [2 ff.]
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