1781 Physics Dictionary Experiments Science Chemistry
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1781 Physics Dictionary Experiments Science Chemistry Discoveries Sigaud La Fond
A rare first edition physics book that includes discoveries of carbon dioxide and hydrogen combustion.
Sigaud de la Fond was an 18th-century professor of physics who is most-remembered for discovering that hydrogen combustion produces water. This 18th-century physics dictionary is the collection and culmination of many of the scientific discoveries made by La Fond in his career. These volumes are illustrated with 8 impressive, folding engravings of physics instruments and experiments.
Item number: #4070
Price: $499
LA FOND, M. Sigaud de
Dictionnaire de physique
A Paris, Rue et Hôtel Serpente, 1781.
Details:
•Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes
oVol. I – A-C
[1 blank], xii, 704
3 folding plates
oVol. II – D-L
[1 blank], [2], 658, [1 blank]
3 folding plates
oVol. IV – Q-Z
[1 blank], [2], 629, [3],
2 folding plates
•References: Poggendorff II, 927; Cole 1213; Hoefer 53, 966; Duveen 550
oReferences marking Fond and Macquer working together to discover the flammable air
•Provenance: Bookplate
oFrancisci Pollet
•Language: French
•Binding: Leather; tight & secure
•Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 13cm)
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Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!4070
A rare first edition physics book that includes discoveries of carbon dioxide and hydrogen combustion.
Sigaud de la Fond was an 18th-century professor of physics who is most-remembered for discovering that hydrogen combustion produces water. This 18th-century physics dictionary is the collection and culmination of many of the scientific discoveries made by La Fond in his career. These volumes are illustrated with 8 impressive, folding engravings of physics instruments and experiments.
Item number: #4070
Price: $499
LA FOND, M. Sigaud de
Dictionnaire de physique
A Paris, Rue et Hôtel Serpente, 1781.
Details:
•Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes
oVol. I – A-C
[1 blank], xii, 704
3 folding plates
oVol. II – D-L
[1 blank], [2], 658, [1 blank]
3 folding plates
oVol. IV – Q-Z
[1 blank], [2], 629, [3],
2 folding plates
•References: Poggendorff II, 927; Cole 1213; Hoefer 53, 966; Duveen 550
oReferences marking Fond and Macquer working together to discover the flammable air
•Provenance: Bookplate
oFrancisci Pollet
•Language: French
•Binding: Leather; tight & secure
•Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 13cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!4070
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