The combustion of coal and the prevention of smoke : chemically and practically considered
1841, Second Edition. London : Simpkin, Marshall and Co. Author's inscribed presentation copy, condition good only, in the original gilt-blocked green cloth boards. Covers somewhat dust-dulled, with rear top margin and spine evenly sun-toned. Spine shows a medial crosswise tear, with the rear joint split and attached only at the tail. Preliminary and final leaves foxed, with the interior remaining clean. Unread with unopened pages. A unique and internally well-preserved example. Item #464913
Physical description; xii, 158, xxvi pages : illustrations. Notes; "Part the first." Includes appendices. Subjects; Coal. Combustion. Smoke prevention. Furnaces. Combined combustion of coal and gas. Industrial chemistry. 19th century. Engineering. Pollution control. Victorian technology.
Price: €195.00