[Rarebooks] FS: 1829 Glass Manufacture in France

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: “Manual Complete du Verrier et du Fabricant de Glaces, Cristaux,
Pierres Precieuses Factices, verres colores, yeux artificiels, etc.”

By Jean Sebastian Eugene Julia de Fontenelle.
Published in Paris by Roret, Librairie in 1829.

DISCUSSION: A comprehensive handbook to glass manufacture, formulas and
techniques, including material on paste stones and glass eyes. A valuable
snapshot of the state of the glass industry during the opening phases of
the Industrial Revolution and the explosion of decorative styles taking
place in the early 19th century. The engraved plates illustrate glass
furnaces, tools and machinery, and some finished articles, including a
table which strongly resembles the magnificent cut-crystal 'Table de
Toilette' owned by Empress Josephine, which was sold at the Thelma
Chrysler Foy auction in 1959. Reissued in 1854 and 1900.

The author [1790-1842], was a chemist who wrote other technical handbooks,
including one for jewelers and goldsmiths.

The publisher, Nicolas-Edme Roret [1797-1860], was the editor of a
groundbreaking popular series of Victorian-era technical "encyclopedias".
The publisher, Roret, came from a family of booksellers and printers, and
in 1822 he began publishing scientific works, and then began his
"Librairie Encyclopedique de Roret", a series of technical manuals on the
history and practice of science, manners, arts and crafts, and trades. The
"Manuals Roret", written by professionals and experts in their subjects,
eventually totaled some 300 titles, touching on subjects ranging from
astronomer to National Guardsman to painter and butcher. The manuals were
a huge success, and many titles went through several editions. Duncan
4322.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 3.5"x5.5", 335 pages, plus 1 folding table and
three folding engraved plates; bound in marbled boards with a black
leather spine, gilt rules and title.

CONDITION NOTES: Covers with some wear and rubbing, contents with light
browning and some scattered foxing; 3 tabs between the dedication page and
Introduction; a nice copy.

PRICE:  $375 -

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