Volta Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio (5 results)

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Hardcover. 20,5 x 12 cm. Originaler Halblederband mit Titel und Bandnummer in goldener Prägung auf einem roten und einem schwarzen Rückenschild. Der Einband ist insgesamt stärker randbestoßen und beschabt, das Rückenleder an den Kapitalen und Außengelenken brüchig mit kleinen Fehlstellen bis 1 cm. 2 Blatt, 142 (2) Seiten mit 2 gefalteten Kupfertafeln, daran anschließend das Heft 2 mit den Seiten (1) 144 - 250 und komplett mit den 4 Falttafeln. Innen sauber und frisch. Guter Gesamtzustand. weiter enthalten: Mundt: Nachricht von Watts neuesten Verbesserungen seiner Dampfmaschinen / Marum: Entwurf zur Verbesserung der Einrichtung beym Brandlöschen / Schreiben von A. Humboldt an Herrn von Mons in Brüssel, über den chemischen Prozeß der Vitalität / Nachricht von ( Antoine Francois ) Fourcroy ' s und Vauquelin 's Versuchen mit dem Knallsalze. -- Bitte Portokosten außerhalb EU erfragen! / Please ask for postage costs outside EU! / S ' il vous plait demander des frais de port en dehors de l ' UE! // Bitte beachten Sie auch unsere Fotos! / Please also note our photos! / Veuillez noter nos photos -- Wir kaufen Ihre werthaltigen Bücher! FL5880.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. EARLY TREATISE ON HYDROCARBON CHEMISTRY BY A PIONEER IN ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY. Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta (1745 to 1827) was an Italian chemist and physicist who was a pioneer of electricity and power, and is credited as the inventor of the electric battery and the discoverer of methane (topic of this book). This book recounts Volta's early experiments with gases including collecting marsh gas (methane) from Lake Cuomo. He demonstrates quantity of air (10-12 volumes) to detonate methane (Partington III pp 814-5). Also included is an Italian translation (pp 22-25) of a letter from Franklin to Priestley recounting Franklin's experiments with marsh gas in New Jersey. Volta distinguished marsh gas (methane) from the inflammable air from metals (hydrogen) by its azure-blue flame and slower combustion, and by its requiring 10-12 vols. of air for detonation. A much larger electric spark was necessary to ignite marsh gas than to ignite hydrogen." "Existence of inflammable gas emanating from wetlands and bubbling up from lake bottoms was known for centuries, and the phenomenon was noted by such famous eighteenth-century investigators of natural process as Benjamin Franklin, Joseph Priestley, and Alessandro Volta. In 1777, after observing gas bubbles in Lago di Maggiore, Alessandro Volta published Lettere Sull'Aria Infiammabile Nativa Delle Paludi, a slim book about 'native inflammable air of marshlands' (Volta 1777). Two years later, Volta isolated methane, the simplest hydrocarbon molecule and the first series of compounds following the general formula of CnH2n+2. When in 1866 August Wilhelm von Hofmann proposed a systematic nomenclature of hydrocarbons, that series became known as alkanes (alkenes CnH2n; alkines CnH2n-2)." (Natural Gas: Fuel for the 21st Century, Vaclav Smil). BOOK DETAILS AND CONDITION: First Edition 8vo, blank, 147 (1) pp, 1 leaf (Latin quotation on recto). With engraved vignette on title page and 13 engraved head- and tailpieces in text. Decorated paper over cardboard. Losses and wear to paper cover on boards and spine. Internally fine. Overall VG+ and in notably better condition than other copies of this book we have seen in recent times and on today's market. PROVENANCE: From the Arthur C. Greenberg History of Chemistry Library. REFERENCES: Duveen, 606; HBS 68110; Partington III pp 814-5; Neville II p 593.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1899 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 68 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 68 Language: Latin.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1899. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages: - 68, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 68.