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1679 GLASS MAKING 1ed Kunckel Famous Ars Vitraria Chemistry Alchemy Experiments Johann Kunckel was a 17th-century German chemist and alchemist known for his apothecary dispensaries chemical experiments. While living and working in Brandenburg, Kunckel worked in a glass making laboratory which led him to the discovery of dying glass through uses of phosphorus, gold salts, and tin chloride. His studies in glass making prompted a treatise on the subject, a treatise which proved to be one of the best 17th-century works on glass making! Ars Vitraria Experimentalis includes countless recipes on making different types of glass with commentary on glazes, glass inventions, and glass furnaces. Item number: #23643 Price: $1950 KUNCKEL, Johannes Johannis Kunckelii, Churfurstl. Brandenb. wurcklich bestallt-geheimden Cammer-Dieners Ars Vitraria Experimentalis, Oder Vollkommene Glasmacher-Kunst, Lehrende, als in einem, aus unbetruglicher Erfahrung herfliessendem Commentario Amsterdam und Danzig: des Autoris, by Betkio un Consorten, 1679. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1 tome o Part I [16], 350 (i.e., 348) o Part II [8], 141, [35] o 20 full-page copper engravings, plus engraved frontispiece and title page, 4 in-text engravings Language: German Binding: Vellum; tight and secure Size: ~8.5in X 6.75in (21.5cm x 17cm) Very rare and desirable! Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 23643 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 23643
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