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A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and the Arts
by William Nicholson
- Used
- Condition
- Good Only
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
NZ$378.52NZ$340.67
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About This Item
London: William Nicholson, 1805. Brochure/Pamphlet. Good Only. 9" by 6.5". Various. Volume XI of William Nicholson's illustrated periodical, the first monthly journal of sciences in the United Kingdom. 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. 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. Good Only
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- Seller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 783R42
- Title
- A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and the Arts
- Author
- William Nicholson
- Illustrator
- Various
- Format/Binding
- Brochure/Pamphlet
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Only
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- William Nicholson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1805
- Size
- 9" by 6.5"
- Keywords
- William Nicholson Journal Periodical 1805 Journal
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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