NOLLET (Jean-Antoine). L'Art des Expériences,... Lot 50

NOLLET (Jean-Antoine). L'Art des Expériences, ou Avis aux amateurs de la physique, sur le choix, la construction et l'usage des instruments ; sur la préparation et l'emploi des drogues qui servent aux expériences. Paris, Durand, 1770. 2 vols. (out of 3) in-12 marbled calf, spines decorated, red tr. (period binding). Without the 3rd and last volume. Second edition. The illustration is composed of 36 folding hors-texte plates. The rarest of Abbé Nollet's scientific works, sought after for his numerous detailed descriptions of experiments in physics, electricity or ways of working wood, metals and glass, but also for the manufacture and use of drugs (brandy, vitriol, phosphorus, dyes, inks, varnishes, etc.). Some lightly rubbed, corners slightly dulled otherwise a very good copy with a very well preserved interior.