LAVOISIER (Antoine-Laurent de). TRAITE ELEMENTAIRE DE CHIMIE - Lot 84

LAVOISIER (Antoine-Laurent de). TRAITE ELEMENTAIRE DE CHIMIE, présenté dans un ordre nouveau et d'après les découvertes modernes, avec figures. Paris, Cuchet, 1793. 2 vol. in-8 of 44-322 and 8-327 pages, light fawn calf, gilt lace on covers, ornate smooth spine, red edges (period binding). A capital work by the great scientist who is the principal founder of modern chemistry. This rare second edition is illustrated with 2 folding tables and 13 folding plates engraved by Madame Lavoisier. A copy bound in contemporary style without pp. 328-331 of Volume II (table and approbation). Hinges rubbed, headbands missing, but copy well bound in contemporary binding. Some foxing.