Ferguson, JohnBibliotheca Chemica: A catalogue... Lot 556

Ferguson, JohnBibliotheca Chemica: A catalogue of the alchemical, chemical and pharmaceutical books in the collection of the late James Young of Kelly and Durris. 2 vols. With 2 heliogravure portrait frontispieces. Glasgow, Macelhose and Sons (privately printed), 1906. 4°. Restored OLwd (rubbed, stained and somewhat bumped, spine renewed). Chemie Ferguson, John Bibliotheca Chemica: A catalogue of the alchemical, chemical and pharmaceutical books in the collection of the late James Young of Kelly and Durris. 2 vols. With 2 heliogravure portrait frontispieces. Glasgow, Macelhose and Sons (privately printed), 1906. 4°. Restored OLwd (rubbed, stained and somewhat bumped, spine renewed). Original edition, according to various sources published in 200 or 250 copies. Published in 200 or 250 copies according to various sources. - "This stupendous collection of Alchemical Books (the best that has yet appeared) was printed for private distribution by his family in accordance with the terms of the deceased's will..." (Gardner 206). - Untrimmed copies. - Some wear, first few vols. somewhat browned, somewhat stained in places, in vol. II with traces of glue in margins, clipping in title of vol. II. backed, overall in good condition. Chemistry - 2 vols. With 2 heliogravure portrait frontispieces. Restored cloth binding (rubbed, stained and somewhat bumped, spine renewed). - Original edition, published in 200 or 250 copies according to various sources. - Untrimmed copies. - Some traces of use, the first few pages somewhat browned, partly somewhat stained, in vol. II with traces of glue in the margins, cut-out in the title of vol. II. backed, otherwise well preserved. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.