The romance of modern chemistry,: A description in nontechnical language of the diverse and wonderful ways in which chemical forces are at work, and of their manifold application in modern life.

8vo hardback, in dark blue decoartive cloth gilt; 348pp, indexed + 16pp publisher's list, with 29 black and white illustrations plus 15 diagrams. Ink gift inscription dated 1913 to front pastedown, together with a later owner's modern bookplate. Foxing to edges and occasionally throughout, boards worn at outer corners and spine ends, spine itself a little sunned. VG copy overall.