The Chemistry of Common Life (2 Volumes)
Early Edition.
18cm x 11.5cm. viii, 352; vi, 466 pages, 2 volumes, black and white illustrations. Half leather, gilt lettering, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers.
“The first work in English to treat the entire psychoactive plant kingdom.” (Phantastica, 114) Thorough chapters devoted to opium, cannabis, coca, betel nut, Amanita muscaria, as well as tea, coffee, beer, wine, and liquors.
Joints thinned and with small splits at the crown of the upper joints, boards are still firmly attached. Previous owner’s name. Very minor foxing. Good Condition.
AU$150.00
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