Author: IMISON, JOHN & WEBSTER, THOMAS.
Title: Elements of Science and Art being a familiar introduction to Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.
Description: 1808. Hardcover. Book, 2 vols, new edn enlarged and adapted by Thomas Webster, London, Cadell & Davies et al, 1808. 8vo, x, 581p, 8 eng plates ( 2 plate 4); xii, 611p, 24 eng plates. Plates dated 1803. Contemporary half-calf, marbled boards, green gilt labels. Hinges cracking, slight wear, stain to spine vol 1, else VG clean set. A very comprehensive overview of the physics and chemistry known at that time. DNB 'Imison was a Manchester mechanic and printer'. Scarce. Very Good.

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