URE, Andrew.

A Dictionary of Chemistry, on the Basis of Mr Nicholson's; in which the Principles of the Science are investigated anew, and its Applications to the Phenomena of Nature, Medicine, Mineralogy, Agriculture, and Manufactures, detailed.

15 folding engraved plates & tables. xix, [1], [752] pp. 8vo, cont. vellum over boards (occasional light dampstaining), spine gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine. London: T. & G. Underwood, et al., 1821. First edition of a rather scarce book. The great interest Ure "took in the application of science to the arts and industry bore fruit in his Dictionary of Chemistry (1821). This work was originally undertaken at the request of the publishers as a revision of William Nicholson's Dictionary of Chemistry, but Ure said that so much of the latter was obsolete that the work had largely to be rewritten."­D.S.B., XIII, p. 547. Ure (1778-1857), a pioneer in the teaching of science to artisans, was one of the first scientists to earn his living as a consultant. Very good copy. Cole 1304. Duveen, p. 594. Partington, III, pp. 722-23.

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