A Popular Explanation of the Elements and General Laws of Chemistry

London: Weldon's Laboratory / Barfield Printers, 1825. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. First Edition. Hardcover. Walter Weldon was a 19th-century English industrial chemist and journalist. He was President of the Society of Chemical Industry 1883/84. Noteworthy for its discussion of the "etherial Chemical Elements," heat, light, electricity, and magnetism, etc." [Knight. Natural Science Books] Not the still uncommon trade edition by Whittaker, rather the subscription edition first issued by Weldon's Laboratory. From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Notes from Eric Korn, Oliver's life long friend and book dealer. His full name is Michael Eric Korn, and he is an exceptional bookseller. Minor shelf/edge wear, loss p. 427, bookseller notes on front pastedown (the hand of Eric Korn), a bit of discrete marginalia, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Grey paper boards, printed cream spine label, untrimmed edges. 8vo. xvi, 607pp. [inverted contents, bound at front, 609-622pp].