Tornen Bergman/Delamétherie - Manuel du Minéralogiste - 1792
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Manuel du Minéralogiste by Tornen Bergman and Delamétherie is a two‑volume French science and chemistry work, first edition published in Paris in 1792, with 802 pages, measuring 20 cm by 13 cm, and a Good condition.
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Two volumes in octavo bound in contemporary half-calf with smooth spines adorned with gilded tooling and red morocco title labels, with boards covered in green and black marbled paper.
Contemporary half-leather bindings with rubbing and localized loss at the headcaps and corners, but the spines are firmly preserved and the red title pieces are superbly legible.
Interior fresh and well preserved, complete with its two volumes, including the two folding plates hors-texte engraved on copper illustrating the crystals and the chemical analysis apparatus.
This reference edition is augmented and refined by Jean-Claude Delamétherie, based on the works of the Swedish chemist and mineralogist Torbern Bergman, translated into French and annotated by Mongez the younger. The work is illustrated with folding plates hors-texte representing crystals, geometric figures of mineralogy, and laboratory instruments.
This foundational work fits into the history of modern mineralogy by classifying minerals according to their chemical composition and their crystallographic properties.
Published in 1792 by the Paris bookseller Cuchet in two volumes, this major scientific edition includes Delamétherie’s notes and valuable contributions as well as the plates essential to understanding mineral sciagraphy.
Good copy.
Two volumes in octavo bound in contemporary half-calf with smooth spines adorned with gilded tooling and red morocco title labels, with boards covered in green and black marbled paper.
Contemporary half-leather bindings with rubbing and localized loss at the headcaps and corners, but the spines are firmly preserved and the red title pieces are superbly legible.
Interior fresh and well preserved, complete with its two volumes, including the two folding plates hors-texte engraved on copper illustrating the crystals and the chemical analysis apparatus.
This reference edition is augmented and refined by Jean-Claude Delamétherie, based on the works of the Swedish chemist and mineralogist Torbern Bergman, translated into French and annotated by Mongez the younger. The work is illustrated with folding plates hors-texte representing crystals, geometric figures of mineralogy, and laboratory instruments.
This foundational work fits into the history of modern mineralogy by classifying minerals according to their chemical composition and their crystallographic properties.
Published in 1792 by the Paris bookseller Cuchet in two volumes, this major scientific edition includes Delamétherie’s notes and valuable contributions as well as the plates essential to understanding mineral sciagraphy.
Good copy.
Details
Number of books
2
Subject
Chemistry, Science
Book title
Manuel du Minéralogiste
Author/ Illustrator
Tornen Bergman/Delamétherie
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1792
Height
20 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
13 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
802
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