Benjamin d silliman (32 resultados)

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 12mo, printed wrappers (two small chips, without loss of text), 65pp. A few errant blue pencil markings through the text. Otherwise, a good+ to Very Good copy.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Rebound in blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Contemporary endpages. Four engraved plates. Usual browning of pages.

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 44.

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 50.

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 44.

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. 50.

Hardback. Condición: G++. No DW. Eng. title vignette & 4 sepia plates on two leaves. 8 and 128 pages. Very clean tight text but some spotting/browning mostly to early and late leaves. Bound in ?contemporary full leather. Spine has twin gold rules. Gold on burgundy title label. Binding all sound but a bit worn. Book is in good double plus condition with noticeable signs of wear and/or age.…

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 44.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 50.

Paperback / softback. Condición: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Leatherbound. Condición: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1857 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 46 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Volume 1857.…

Leatherbound. Condición: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 62. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1867 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 1867 Language: English Pages: 62 Volume 1867.…

Condición: Good. - Octavo, 9-7/8 inches high by 6 inches wide. Softcover, light grey printed wraps. The edges of the covers are chipped with a few short tears. There is dampstaining along the front edge of the front cover and bottom inner corners of both covers. viii & 456 pages, illustrated with 2 folding charts.Both are charts of the "U.S. Coast Survey / A.D. Bache, superintendent", the first being "Sketches Nos. 1 to 5 / Showing the set of currents in Sandy Hook Bay". The other is a folding chart depicting the "Curves Illustrating the Descent of the Sounding Weight and Line in Deep Sea Soundings, 1858". There is dampstaining to the front edge of the first 74 pages and the top corner of several other pages. Good. Included is an article "On an Earthquake in Western New York" by C.E. West [pages 177 through 182]; an article "On Chinese Poisons" by D.J. Macgowan, M.D.; "Observations upon the Practicability of reaching the North Pole - with a map" by Isaac L. Hayes, M.D. [no map was published] [pages 305 through 323]; an article on "The Atlantic Cable" [pages 285 through 288]; an article on "Photography - Sensitiveness of Photographic Reagents" [page 397]; W.P. Towbridge "On Deep Sea Explorations" [pages 386-391; G.C. Swallow of Missouri on "The Rocks of Kansas" [pages 182 through 186]; "Sixth Supplement to Dana's Mineralogy" by the author [pages 345 through 364]; D.F. Weinland on the "Zoology of Hayti" (i.e. Haiti) [pages 210 through 214]; and Charles Lyell "On the Formation of Volcanic Cones" [pages 214 through 219].…

Condición: Good. - Octavo, 9-7/8 inches high by 6 inches wide. Softcover, light grey printed wraps. Apparently bound by the publisher in the incorrect wrappers, with corrections penned in ink by an early owner to match the information on the title page. The edges of the covers are chipped with a few short tears. and the head & tail of the spine are chipped with a small piece out from the head of the spine. viii & 456 deckle-edged pages, illustrated with 3 folding charts from the "U.S. Coast Survey / A.D. Bache, superintendent". The charts depict: "Approximate Cotidal Lines / Sailing Lines and Lines of Equal Hieght of Tides / of the Atlantic Coast of the United States From Investigations in the Coast Survey. 1857", "Diagrams of Winds at San Diego and San Francisco California and Astoria Oregon, from Observations by the U.S. Coast Survey 1857", and "Measurement of Epping Base Maine 1857". Several page corners are slightly creased. Very good. Included is an article by John LeConte, M.D. "On the Influence of Musical Sounds on the Flame of a Jet of Coal-Gas" [pages 62 through 67]; R.W. Haskins, A.M. on "The Open North Polar Sea" [pages 84 through 91]; J.D. Dana's "Agassiz's Contributions to the Natural History of the United States" [pages 202 through 216 and 321 through 341]; W.P. Blake on "The Chalchihuitl of the ancient Mexicans: its locality and association, and its identity with Turquois" [pages 227 through 232]; H. James Clark's "Recapitulation of the 'Embryology of the Turtle' as given in Professor Agassiz's 'Contributions to the Natural History of the United States of America" [pages 342 through 357]; I.I. Hayes on "The Passage to the North Pole" [pages 384 through 392]; and the "Fifth Supplement to Dana's Mineralogy; by the Author".…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Periodical. Second Series, Volumes 1-10 (bound in five separate full linen cloth volumes). Octavos. Illustrated with plates and maps, some folding. Ex-library set with gilt spine titles, bookplates, and scattered small ink stamps, else very good. Edited by Benjamin Silliman and his son (Benjamin Silliman, Jr.). The senior Silliman was professor of chemistry at Yale College and co-founder of the American Journal of Science and Arts. Also known as "Silliman's Journal" it was the world's leading scientific journal in the first half of the 19th century. This set features Silliman's printed correspondence with distinguished scientists throughout the world, and numerous papers on American geology, topography, botany, and zoology.…

Condición: Good. Good clean copy in brown cloth binding. Figures interspersed throughout he text. Library stamp of "William H. Doolittle, Bethlehem, Connecticut." Benjamin Silliman (b. Dec. 4, 1816, New Haven, Conn., U.S.--d. Jan. 14, 1885, New Haven), American chemist whose report on the potential uses of crude-oil products gave impetus to plans for drilling the first producing oil well, near Titusville, Pa. The son of the noted geologist and chemist Benjamin Silliman (1779-1864), he assisted his father in setting up a chemical laboratory in 1842, out of which grew the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University. He taught medical chemistry and toxicology at the University of Louisville, Ky., from 1849 to 1854. He then succeeded his father in the chair of chemistry at Yale. Silliman prepared numerous reports on mines and on technical manufacturing processes and conducted fundamental research on meteorites, photography, and gases. The "Silliman Report" (1855) set forth his analysis of crude oil and of the potentially valuable products that could be refined from it. Silliman's works include First Principles of Chemistry (1847) and First Principles of Physics (1858). From 1838 to 1845 he assisted his father in editing the American Journal of Science and was then its coeditor in chief.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1857 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 51 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 51 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1867 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 64 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 64 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1867. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 64, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 64 64.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Title: An address delivered before the graduating class of the Law School of Columbia College, on the evening of Wednesday, May 15, 1867.Author: Benjamin D SillimanPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP03118200CollectionID: CTRG99-B1852PublicationDate: 18670101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: 'Published by the Trustees, 1867.'Collation: 43; 23 cm. …

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1897 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 626 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 626 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1897 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 560 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 560 Volume 1 Language: English.…