BERZELIUS, J.J. Traite de chimie minerale, vegetale et animale; traduit par Jourdan.... Paris: Firmin Didot Freres, 1829
FIRST FRENCH EDITION., 8 vols. 8vo., Approximately 4700 pages.
With 13 folding engraved plates, 19 tables (1 folding). Contemporary half-green calf and marbled boards, some wear; interior foxing., First French edition. Antoine Jacques Louis Jourdan (1788-1848) translated Volume I and Melchior Esslinger (1808-55) translated the remaining volumes. Berzelius considered this essentially a new work because of the extent of additional material which he contributed.
$US1800
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