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375 Farben. - Bancroft, Edward. Experimental Researches concerning the Philosophy of Permanent Colours; and the Best Means of Producing them, by Dyeing, Calico Printing, &c. 2 Bde. Ldn., Cadell u. Davies, 1813. 8°. SS. (III)-LXI, 1 Bl., 542 SS.; 2 (st. 3) Bll., 518 SS. Hellbraun Hkalbsldr. mit Rverg. u. Rsch. Schätzpreis: *R (260,- €) / (325,- $) DG 10.10366; Duveen 639; Ferchl 21; Kress B.6086. - Erste Ausgabe der stark erweiterten zweiten Fassung der erstmals 1794 erschienenen Abhandlung, "an important book on the theoretical treatment of dyestuffs and methods and processes of dyeing. It is a serious scientific contribution to the subject, many years in advance of its time. Bancroft (1744-1821) was an American-born physician, one of the early ex-patriates, who spent most of his life abroad, especially in Dutch Guinea and Europe. He was an autodidact who went on to become a member of the Royal Society and the College of Surgeons. He was friendly with Priestley and Franklin, among others, and has a threefold claim to fame: He discovered the dyeing properties (yellow) of the inner bark of the American Black Oak (Quercus velutina), which he introduced and marketed in Europe; he published this book; and he was an independent double agent, spying (for pay) for both sides during the American War of Independence" (Ron, Bibliotheca Tinctoria 44f.). - Ohne die Vortit., sonst komplett. Gering gebräunt u. stockfl., die dekorativen Einbände minimal berieben. Zuschlag: 130,- € / 163,- $ Jahr Haus Auktion Preis Einband Zustand
375 Farben. - Bancroft, Edward. Experimental Researches concerning the Philosophy of Permanent Colours; and the Best Means of Producing them, by Dyeing, Calico Printing, &c. 2 Bde. Ldn., Cadell u. Davies, 1813. 8°. SS. (III)-LXI, 1 Bl., 542 SS.; 2 (st. 3) Bll., 518 SS. Hellbraun Hkalbsldr. mit Rverg. u. Rsch. Schätzpreis: *R (260,- €) / (325,- $) DG 10.10366; Duveen 639; Ferchl 21; Kress B.6086. - Erste Ausgabe der stark erweiterten zweiten Fassung der erstmals 1794 erschienenen Abhandlung, "an important book on the theoretical treatment of dyestuffs and methods and processes of dyeing. It is a serious scientific contribution to the subject, many years in advance of its time. Bancroft (1744-1821) was an American-born physician, one of the early ex-patriates, who spent most of his life abroad, especially in Dutch Guinea and Europe. He was an autodidact who went on to become a member of the Royal Society and the College of Surgeons. He was friendly with Priestley and Franklin, among others, and has a threefold claim to fame: He discovered the dyeing properties (yellow) of the inner bark of the American Black Oak (Quercus velutina), which he introduced and marketed in Europe; he published this book; and he was an independent double agent, spying (for pay) for both sides during the American War of Independence" (Ron, Bibliotheca Tinctoria 44f.). - Ohne die Vortit., sonst komplett. Gering gebräunt u. stockfl., die dekorativen Einbände minimal berieben. Zuschlag: 130,- € / 163,- $ Jahr Haus Auktion Preis Einband Zustand