Second edition. (Really a second printing with a new introduction). Text clean and unmarked. Binding square and tight, spines freckled, edges of volume 2 foxed. Very good condition.

Provenance: Ivy Trent's copy with her pencil ownership notations on the front free endpapers.

An indespensible reference work for those studying the history of chemistry. Filled with lengthy annotations. From the reference library of Philadelphia Rare Books & Manuscripts with their bookplate included.