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PRIESTLEY, Joseph (1733-1804). Experiments and Observations on different kinds of Air. London: J. Johnson, 1774.
3 volumes, 8o (225 x 138 mm., vol. I, uncut and 212 x 129 mm). 6 engraved plates including 3 folding (E5 and E6 of vol. I with tiny circular hole, affecting a few letters, endpapers of vol. I renewed.) Vol. I in 19th-century tree calf, vols. II and III in contemporary red boards (spine faded light rubbing to spine ends and joints).
FIRST EDITION. Priestley's hundreds of experiments on different types of "air" led to the discovery of oxygen and some of its properties. Duveen p.484; Grolier/Horblit 85; Norman 1750. (3)
3 volumes, 8
FIRST EDITION. Priestley's hundreds of experiments on different types of "air" led to the discovery of oxygen and some of its properties. Duveen p.484; Grolier/Horblit 85; Norman 1750. (3)