$915
Paris: Chez Durand, 1774. 2 parts in 1 vol. 8vo, contemporary paper-covered boards, gilt-lettered spine label. With engraved title page vignette, head-piece and three fold-out plates. Vol. 1, all published. First edition of Lavoisier's first major work. The work is divided into two parts, the first being a historical survey of research on gases and the second being a discussion of Lavoisier's own pneumatic experiments, with illustrations of instruments. Minor wear to board; library stamp to title page and verso of the final plate and evidence of call-number removal to spine; foxing to title page; some light brownspots; a few folds; otherwise fine.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2011-04-05