Item #30628 Elements of Mineralogy. Vol. I. Earths and Stones. Vol. II. Salts, Inflammables, and Metallic Substances. Richard KIRWAN.

Elements of Mineralogy. Vol. I. Earths and Stones. Vol. II. Salts, Inflammables, and Metallic Substances.

London: J. Nichols for P. Emsley, 1794-96. Second edition, "with Considerable Improvements and Additions". Two volumes. 8vo. xxxii, 510; xvi, 529, (1) pp, volume II bound without the errata leaf. Contemporary full speckled calf, spines with gilt rules, gilt lettered red labels. 6 folding tables to the rear of volume I plus 2 more to the rear of volume II. Neat repairs to the spine ends and joints, a very good set. The author wrote widely across different scientific disciplines, though this is considered his most important work. It first appeared in 1784 as a single volume, with this revised and considerably expanded edition appearing ten years later. Item #30628

Price: £1,450.00

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