History of Chemistry and Art

Over the years, I have collected both books and prints related to the history of chemistry. Some items from my personal collection are included here.

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James Gillray (1757-1815) "Scientific Researches!—New Discoveries in PNEUMATICKS!—or—an Experimental Lecture on the Powers of Air," published May 23, 1802 by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street. The original is hand colored.

Vanity Fair Caricatures of Famous Scientists

Sir William Crookes: Picture and text

M. and Madam Curie: Picture and text

M. Louis Pasteur: Picture and text

Sir William Ramsay: Picture and text

Lord Rayleigh: Picture and text

Chymical &c. Characters A chart of chemical symbols in use about 1780. Originally from an iconographic encyclopedia of science.

 

 

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