Edited by Thomas Graham. Translated by Dr G E Day - Chemical Reports and Memoirs, on Atomic Volume, Isomorphism, Endosmosis, the Simultaneous Contrast of Colours, the Latent Heat of Steam at Different Pressures of Alkaloids; the Artificial Formation of Alkaloids; and Volcanic Phenomena. Works of the Cavendish Society 1848

The Cavendish Society; Harrison & Sons, London, 1848. First Edition, Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Full title: Chemical Reports and Memoirs, on Atomic Volume, Isomorphism, Endosmosis, the Simultaneous Contrast of Colours, the Latent Heat of Steam at Different Pressures of Alkaloids; the Artificial Formation of Alkaloids; and Volcanic Phenomena. Works of the Cavendish Society Blind printed green covers with gilt lettering on spine and motif on covers. Gilt upper text-block edge. Bumped spine-ends and corners. Library label for Allen & Hanburys of Bethnal Green, London pasted on front cover. Water stain on upper edge of front end-paper. Library stamps on end-papers. Sound binding. Clean pages, some unopened (uncut). Also includes two fold-out plates and a report of the Fifth Anniversary Meeting of the Cavendish Society. Contents are: I - Report on the Relation of the Volumes of Bodies in the Solid State to their Equivalents or Atomic Weights, by Prof. Otto of Brunswick; II - Memoir - Studies on the Connection existing between the Atomic Weights, Crystalline Form and Density of Bodies, by M Filhol; III - Report on the Laws according to which the Mixing of Fluids and their Penetration into Permeable Substances Occur, with special reference to the Processes in the Human and Animal Organisation, by Julius Vogel; IV - Report on Isomorphism, Prof. Otto of Brunswick; V - Memoir - Physical Investigations on Dyeing - On the Influence that Two Colours may Exercise upon Each Other when seen simultaneously, by M Chevreul; VI - Memoir - On the Latent Heat of Steam at Different Pressures, by M V Regnault; VII - Report on the Artificial Formation of Alkaloids, by M E Kop; VIII - Memoir on the Intimate Connection existing between the Pseudo-Volcanic Phenomena of Iceland, by Prof Bunsen of Marburg. No dust jacket, as published. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 02018121014. ISBN: 0091541905

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