Bibliotheca Alchemica et Chemica, An Annotated Catalogue of Printed Books on Alchemy, Chemistry, and Cognate Subjects in the Library of Denis I. Duveen [new, in publisher's shrinkwrap]
by Duveen, Denis I
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Mansfield Centre, Connecticut: Martino Fine Books, 1998. Brand New in perfect condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. No date (but 1998; First Martino printing; Limited to 150 copies -- per prospectus). Reprint of the edition first published by Dr. Ernst Weil in 1949. 691pp. 16 plates. Full bibliographical descriptions for 2,000 works on alchemy and chemistry from the 16th to 19th centuries. A standard reference. Extremely valuable for its commentary on rarity, importance, authors, publishers, other editions, etc. Cross referenced to Ferguson, Bolton, Brunet, Caillet, Kopp, etc. Bound in the original gilt-stamped maroon cloth. Sheehy EC11. Besterman 278.. First Martino printing, Limited 150. Hardcover. New/in publisher's shrinkwrap. 8vo. 691pp. (16 plates). Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
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- Title
- Bibliotheca Alchemica et Chemica, An Annotated Catalogue of Printed Books on Alchemy, Chemistry, and Cognate Subjects in the Library of Denis I. Duveen [new, in publisher's shrinkwrap]
- Author
- Duveen, Denis I
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New New
- Jacket Condition
- in publisher's shrinkwrap
- Edition
- First Martino printing, Limited 150
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Place of Publication
- Mansfield Centre, Connecticut
- Date Published
- 1998
- Size
- 8vo. 691pp. (16 plates)
- Keywords
- Alchemy. Chemistry.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Chemistry; Occult / Paranormal / New Age;
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