Book Description

Bound with: BIRKBECK, George (1776-1841). A lecture on the preservation of timber by Kyan's patent for preventing dry rot; delivered by Doctor Birkbeck at the Society of Arts, Adelphi; December 9, 1834. With an appendix, &c. London: published by John Weale (Taylor's Architectural Library); sold also by J. W. Norie and Co.; and J. R. Hardy and Son, N.D. 8vo. 47[1]pp, 3 plates.
Dealer Notes
Birkbeck trained as a physician but also took an interest in all aspects of scientific advancement.
Author FARADAY, Michael.
Date 1836.
Binding Modern paper boards, printed paper spine label.
Publisher London: published by John Weale,
Condition Second title with light offset from frontis plate; water colour design to recto of one plate.
Pages 8vo. 30pp.

Price: £475.00

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