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DALTON, John (1766-1844). A new system of chemical philosophy. Manchester: 1808-1810.
First edition of Dalton's classic work on the atomic theory of matter. 'Dalton reconstructed Newton's speculations on the structure of matter, and, applying them in a new form to chemistry, gave Lavoisier's reformation of that science a deeper significance' (PMM). Dalton maintained that all matter was composed of indestructible and indivisible atoms of various weights, each weight corresponding to one of the chemical elements. These atoms remained unchanged during chemical processes, and their particular weight determined their identity. His New System presented the first chemical atomic theory giving significance to the relative weights of the ultimate particles of all known compounds. It also provided a quantitative explanation of the phenomena of chemical reaction. 'He developed a system of chemical symbols and a table [plate 4 in part 1] showing the relative weights of the atoms of a list of elements. From his principles he deduced the law of definite proportions and the law of multiple proportions' (Dibner). This, and, and pp.546-548 along with the 4 plates in part 2, in effect describe the first periodic table, which Mendelev was to refine later (see lot xxx). Dibner Heralds of Science 44; Duveen, p. 156; Grolier/Horblit 22; Norman 575; Partington III, pp. 799-813; PMM 261. A second volume appeared 17 years later, by which time 'the theory had borne such widespread fruit that Dalton's own conclusions were almost out of date' (PMM).
Volume one only, comprising 2 parts in one volume, octavo-in-4s (215 x 135mm) 8pp. of ads at end for medical books published by J. Callow (front free endpaper detached, front flyleaf almost detached, first title tender at gutter, marginal soiling to P1-2 in pt II, latter leaf with tiny marginal hole). Contemporary moiré fine-ribbed cloth (rebacked preserving original spine, small patch of abrasion on upper cover, extremities rubbed). Provenance: Horace C. Brown (booklabel and ownership inscription) – Michael Sharpe (gilt leather booklabel).
First edition of Dalton's classic work on the atomic theory of matter. 'Dalton reconstructed Newton's speculations on the structure of matter, and, applying them in a new form to chemistry, gave Lavoisier's reformation of that science a deeper significance' (PMM). Dalton maintained that all matter was composed of indestructible and indivisible atoms of various weights, each weight corresponding to one of the chemical elements. These atoms remained unchanged during chemical processes, and their particular weight determined their identity. His New System presented the first chemical atomic theory giving significance to the relative weights of the ultimate particles of all known compounds. It also provided a quantitative explanation of the phenomena of chemical reaction. 'He developed a system of chemical symbols and a table [plate 4 in part 1] showing the relative weights of the atoms of a list of elements. From his principles he deduced the law of definite proportions and the law of multiple proportions' (Dibner). This, and, and pp.546-548 along with the 4 plates in part 2, in effect describe the first periodic table, which Mendelev was to refine later (see lot xxx). Dibner Heralds of Science 44; Duveen, p. 156; Grolier/Horblit 22; Norman 575; Partington III, pp. 799-813; PMM 261. A second volume appeared 17 years later, by which time 'the theory had borne such widespread fruit that Dalton's own conclusions were almost out of date' (PMM).
Volume one only, comprising 2 parts in one volume, octavo-in-4s (215 x 135mm) 8pp. of ads at end for medical books published by J. Callow (front free endpaper detached, front flyleaf almost detached, first title tender at gutter, marginal soiling to P1-2 in pt II, latter leaf with tiny marginal hole). Contemporary moiré fine-ribbed cloth (rebacked preserving original spine, small patch of abrasion on upper cover, extremities rubbed). Provenance: Horace C. Brown (booklabel and ownership inscription) – Michael Sharpe (gilt leather booklabel).
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