1805 A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and the Arts Volume XI Illus

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and the Arts William Nicholson 1805 William Nicholson : London 9" by 6.5" iv, 64, [12pp] SUMMARY Volume XI of William Nicholson's illustrated periodical, the first monthly journal of sciences in the United Kingdom. An Important Work Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION First appearing in 1797, Nicholson's 'Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and the Arts' was the first scientific journal printed in the United Kingdom, and featuring important articles announcing the discovery of palladium, the first aerodynamic analysis of gliders, and the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen in 1900.Including Volume XII, No. 45, from September 1805. In the wraps for Volume XII, including the title page and table of contents for Volume XI, and an advertisement for 'Lectures on Practical Chemistry and Analytical Mineralogy' by Frederick Accum.With articles on raising water, mechanic power, bending wood, and water blowing machinery, amongst other things.Illustrated with four plates at the rear of the work.Written by William Nicholson (1753-1815), an important chemist and natural philosopher known for this journal. A fascinating scientific journal. CONDITION In the original paper wraps. Externally rather edge-worn, with tape repairs preserving the spine. Internally, binding has failed, with all pages loose. Pages are edge-worn but generally bright and clean. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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