Jean-Thomas Hérissant

First edition.
Full marbled and glazed lavallière calf binding for the first 2 volumes, and full marbled and glazed brown calf binding for the last 2 volumes. Ornate smooth spine. Red morocco title label, red morocco volume label. Red edges. A tear with loss at head and foot of volume II. A tear to the upper joint at head of volume III; a wormhole at foot of volume III; Worming and surface wear on boards with filling on the upper board at bottom with similar leather piece. 2 thin worm tracks on lower board of volume IV. Dampstaining traces on boards of volume I. In volume II, some leaves with small brown dampstain traces in margin. Volume III: leaves 121 to 146, pale dampstain trace in lower corner margin, same for 238 to 320, 361 to 394, and on the last leaves. Volume IV, dampstain trace in lower margin throughout the volume, more or less pronounced, sometimes disappearing, more pronounced in certain places. Good copy.
The History of the Arabs contains an interesting historical prologue on Muhammad's genealogy and a chronological table of the Caliphs, descendants of the Prophet and emperors of Constantinople until 1261. The caliphate was instituted after the Prophet's death. The title of caliph (khalifa) or "successor of the Prophet," having quickly been attributed to the head of the Muslim community, was originally coupled with those of emir al-mouminin, "commander of the faithful," and imam. The Caliphs established the greatest dynasties such as the Umayyads, the Caliphs of Córdoba, the Abbasids... whose history is both that of Muslims and of Islam. This history extends from 629 to the capture of Baghdad by the Tartars. Chadenat #1818 "highly esteemed work".

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First illustrated edition with 4 folding plates at the end (instruments and tables of different elements).
Contemporary full brown sheep binding. Spine with raised bands, decorated. Red morocco title-label. One lack at head. Spine very rubbed overall. 2 corners slightly bumped. Gilt dulled on spine.
Engraved esoteric bookplate of AuG. Gilbert.
The first work published by the chemist and pharmacist Pierre Joseph Macquer, before composing his dictionary of chemistry in 1766 which made him famous. Working alongside Sigaud de la Fond then Lavoisier, he was one of the protagonists of modern chemistry and the abandonment of the Aristotelian system of 4 elements (air, water, earth and fire). In his work, he attempts like other chemists of his era to unveil substances similar to all elements. Following this first volume, Macquer would compose the Elements of Practical Chemistry.

First edition.
Contemporary full calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands, red morocco title-label. One corner slightly bumped and one border worn over one centimeter. A third of the title-label is missing. Book recased. This is the first treatise of this kind on dyeing wool and the most important work by the author, Jean Hellot (1685-1766), a renowned analytical chemist and industrial chemist. This is a practical treatise that details preparations and discusses techniques, and as such had enormous success in Europe where it was applied everywhere. Hellot was appointed inspector general of the kingdom's dye works in 1740 and this treatise appears to be the result of his observations. Similarly, he was later appointed to the Vincennes porcelain factory where he invented the formula for turquoise blue (Hellot blue) used for the first service commissioned by Louis XV.

First edition.
Contemporary glazed brown full calf binding. Decorated spine with raised bands, red morocco title label. One corner slightly bumped. Tail headcap and lower edge restored, as well as headbands. A small tear with slight loss below the title label. Scuffing to boards. This is the first treatise of its kind on dyeing wool and the most important work by the author, Jean Hellot (1685-1766), a renowned analytical chemist and industrial chemist. It is a practical treatise that details preparations and discusses techniques, and consequently enjoyed enormous success throughout Europe where it was widely applied. Hellot was appointed inspector general of the kingdom's dyeworks in 1740, and this treatise appears to be the result of his observations. Similarly, he was later appointed to the Vincennes porcelain manufactory where he invented the formula for turquoise blue (Hellot blue) used for the first service commissioned by Louis XV. Manuscript gift inscription: "Bourgoin le cadet illustre teinturier à Gaudrecourt le châtaux parisien Bravure..."