Maître Paul PASTAUD

65 - LEMERY (Nicolas). A Course in Chemistry setting out the meth…
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LEMERY (Nicolas). A Course in Chemistry setting out the methods for carrying out the procedures commonly used in medicine, using a simple approach. With explanations of each procedure, for the instruction of those wishing to study this science. Paris, Hérissant, 1756. In-4 marbled calfskin, decorated ribbed spine, title page, red edges (contemporary binding). Caps and corners worn and scuffed. Beautiful title page engraved by Audran, 7 plates and 2 fold-out tables at the end. Scattered small foxing spots, a significant tear with loss on pp. 5–6, several marginal tears with no loss of text in places, significant marginal tears with minor loss of text between pp. 857 and 864, tears with loss extending to the engraving on plates 6 and 7. Ex-libris of Paul Chapuy, mining engineer.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 1 of 4 – Nos. 1 to 549
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Auction time 08/19/2026 at 11:00 AM
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