Foster's First Principles of Chemistry: Illustrated by a Series of the Most Recently Discovered and Brilliant Experiments Known to the Science. Adapted Specially for Classes...Second Edition.
by FOSTER, William
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About This Item
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1860. Second edition. Octavo. Illustrated in black and white throughout. Full speckled calf, gilt-stamped spine, marbled edges. Some rubbing to tips. Overall, a beautiful book, very crisp and expertly rebacked.
HBS 66278.
$350.
HBS 66278.
$350.
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- Bookseller
- Heritage Book Shop, LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 66278
- Title
- Foster's First Principles of Chemistry
- Author
- FOSTER, William
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1860
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Chemistry
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About the Seller
Heritage Book Shop, LLC
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Beverly Hills, California
About Heritage Book Shop, LLC
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- Calf
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- Octavo
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- Spine
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- Rubbing
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