1785 Sigaud de La Fond Essai sur Air-Fixe Gas Chemistry 2nd Edition Folding Plat

Description: Essai sur Différentes Espèces d’Air-Fixe ou de Gaz Publisher and Year: Paris: P. F. Gueffier, 1785 Summary: In this expanded second edition of his seminal work, Essai sur Différentes Espèces d’Air-Fixe ou de Gaz, Joseph Aignan Sigaud de La Fond delves into the properties and applications of fixed air (gas), providing a thorough exploration of the various types of gases and their chemical properties. This edition, revised and augmented by M. Rouland, incorporates many key experimental findings and developments in the field since the first edition published in 1779. Notably, it highlights significant advancements in the understanding of gases, reflecting the growing importance of gas chemistry during the late 18th century. Neville II (p. 475) notes that this edition includes crucial experiments that furthered the understanding of fixed air, marking it as an important contribution to the study of chemistry and physics during the period. The work aligns with the intellectual currents of the time, particularly the growing interest in pneumatic chemistry and the study of gases. Key Features:Second Edition: Published in 1785, this is the second and final edition, making it an important text in the history of early gas chemistry.Language: The book is in French, designed for scholars and collectors interested in historical chemistry.Structure:Binding: Contemporary leather with a richly gilt compartmented spine and morocco label.Pages: xxviii, 499 pages, with 8 folding plates that visually illustrate the chemical concepts and experimental setups discussed.Condition:The binding shows some wear at the tips and edges, with slight loss at the top of the spine.Some minor losses are present on the spine, but the book is overall in good condition.Internally, the pages remain in very good minus condition.Provenance: Includes the ownership signature of Petri Joannis Lampiani, dated 1799, on the title page. References:Neville II, p. 475: This edition is noted as an important update in the study of gases and contributes to the development of pneumatic chemistry.Available online at Internet Archive. Collection Suitability: This work is an essential acquisition for collectors of 18th-century French scientific literature, particularly those focused on chemistry and the early study of gases. Its significance in advancing pneumatic chemistry and the understanding of gases makes it a valuable addition to any scholarly collection. The detailed experiments and the ownership signature add historical and academic value, making this a highly desirable piece for any library focused on the development of scientific thought during the Enlightenment period.

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