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THBLE FEVRE, Nicaise (1610-1669). A Compleat Body of Chymistry.
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LiveJul 30, 2025
Our Library of Curiosities auction features selections from the collection of John A Davidson Jr., a life long collector of rare books. John was extraordinarily interested in a wide array of subjects from the beginning of publishing through the twentieth century. Gray's Auctioneers info@graysauctioneers.com
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LE FEVRE, Nicaise (1610-1669). A Compleat Body of Chymistry.
Volume I - London, Printed for O. Pulleyn Junior, and are to be sold by J. Wright, 1670.
Volume II - London, Printed by J.D. for J. Wright, 1670.
Volume 1 Title: A compleat body of chymistry:wherein is contained whatsoever is necessary for the attaining to the curious knowledge of this art; comprehending in general the whole practice thereof: and teaching the most exact preparation of animals, vegetables and minerals, so as to preserve their essential vertues. Laid open in two books, and dedicated to the use of all apothecaries, &c. By Nicasius le Febure ... Rendred [sic] into English, by P.D.C. esq. ... With additions.
Volume 2 Title: A compleat body of chymistry: teaching the whole practice thereof, by the most exact preparation of animals, vegetables and minerals, preserving their essential vertues. By Nicasius le Febure ... Rendred[sic] into English by P.D.C. esquire ...
2 volumes in one, 2 full page illustrations, 6 folded plates, decorative initials.
Bound in blindstamped leather, raised bands, red leather spine label, gilt spine title, speckled edges.
H: 8 W: 6 3/4 in.Dimension
Height: 8.00Condition
Very good, front cover detached, spine title partially scraped, corners scraped, front and back cover rubbed, head of text block trimmed close to text, some slight foxing throughout.
- Provenance
From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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