Researches, Chemical and Philosophical; Chiefly Concerning Nitrous Oxide, first edition, by Sir Humphrey Davy, printed in London for J. Johnson, by Biggs and Cottle, 1800, the first book describing the effects and properties of Nitrous Oxide in what are believed to be original boards, paper label on spine, pages uncut, in protective trifold box and slipcase. 9" x 5 5/8". Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. Fin Sparre, Wilmington, DE.

Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Restoration to spine, boards with minor handling marks and rubbing to edges, frontispiece and title page with foxing, binding tight, very good condition overall.