[Rarebooks] FS: First American Edition of Accum's PRACTICAL ESSAY ON THE ANALYSIS OF MINERALS, 1809

[Charles Agvent]

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ACCUM, Frederick. A PRACTICAL ESSAY ON THE ANALYSIS OF MINERALS, 
EXEMPLIFYING THE BEST METHODS OF ANALYSING ORES, EARTHS, STONES, 
INFLAMMABLE FOSSILS, AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES IN GENERAL. Philadelphia: 
Kimber & Conrad / Benjamin & Thomas Kite, 1809. First American Edition. 
Duodecimo (4-1/4" x 7-1/4") in original paper-backed brown boards with a 
printed paper spine label, uncut at the fore and bottom edges; 236 
pages. Complete with half-title page and two full-page plates. In this 
work, first published in England in 1804, Accum describes the methods of 
analyzing the ores of 22 metals, the chemical examination of soils, the 
analysis of mineral salts, and the examination of inflammable fossils or 
coal. An uncommon book, especially in its original state. Early owner 
signature of Eben Lane at the top of the title page as well as on the 
half-title page along with an ink stamp and the following ink note dated 
June 1811: "To perpetuate the friendship of Classmates, Lane gives this 
book to Perry." Occasional minor foxing. Some rubbing, scratches to the 
boards with loss of some paper to the spine, the label mostly present 
and readable. Very Good to Near Fine.

Frederick Accum was a German chemist whose most important achievements 
included advances in the field of gas lighting, efforts to keep 
processed foods free from dangerous additives, and the promotion of 
public interest in the science of chemistry. (#020473)        $750

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