Item #221926 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 descriptive sketch of lamps and other apparatus. George Gore.

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 descriptive sketch of lamps and other apparatus

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. Phosphors. Luminescence. Light and the origin of artificial lighting. Text within borders. Illustrations. Item #221926

Price: €325.00

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