The colorful letterpress halftone illustrations of this comic book tell a biographical account of the life and accomplishments of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895).

This work is part of the 1956 comic series, Vidas Ilustres.…

Work divided into three parts, the first providing an overview of color theory and nomenclature, the second describing advanced concepts of color measurement (e.g., spectrometry), and the third part concerning color…

Volume concerned with the science of color and applications of color science. Subjects discussed include the electromagnetic spectrum and wave theory; terminology and nomenclature of color; perception of color by the…

This thoroughly illustrated work describes the vast world of textile technology, the spinning and weaving industry, and fabric manufacture. The work seeks to "interpret (1) the commercial and industrial aspects of the…

Volume written with the intent to apply standardized nomenclature to colors and color names. The work is self-proclaimed as one of the few "modern books on the subject of color" that is not "purely technical...…

An extensive recipe book, principally derived from German technical literature, includes "an accurate and compendious collection of approved receipts and processes of practical application in the [chemical] industries…

Report of a research study concerned with the essential properties of explosives and the phenomena of their decomposition. The findings ascertain what maximum quantity of explosives can safely be used without causing a…

Joseph Williams Lovibond (1833-1918) was a British brewer who developed the first practical colorimeter. After discovering that coloration was a good index for assessing the quality of his beer, he sought an accurate…

Work providing a comprehensive look at the German chemical industry at the turn of the twentieth century. Chapters range to discuss topics from phosphorus and mineral acids to glass fabrication and the chemical…

Fully and elaborately illustrated publication concerned with introductory-level physics. As the author writes in his preface, "the design of this work is to afford to the student, the artisan, the mechanic, and in fact…

The colorful letterpress halftone illustrations of this comic book tell a biographical account of the life and accomplishments of Marie Curie (1867-1934), the French physicist and chemist who pioneered radioactivity…

A three-part catalog of chemical supplies and laboratory apparatus sold by Richards & Co., Limited. The first part lists general laboratory supplies, the second includes specific analytical and physio-chemical…

A catalog of chemical supplies and laboratory apparatus manufactured by the Reading Scientific Company. Contains a number of print illustrations depicting the company's products. The advertised supplies range from…

An informational pamphlet concerned with the K & E Color Analyzer, a spectrophotometer developed by Keuffel & Esser, Co. (K & E). K & E was a drafting instrument and supplies company founded in 1867, making it the first…

An early 20th-century catalog of laboratory furniture equipment manufactured and sold by Leonard Peterson & Co. The fully illustrated catalog primarily advertises custom-built benches and cabinetry for science…

Price lists and manufacturing information for mineral water and lemonade flavoring essences from the Erste Bremer Dampffabrik äth. Öle und Essenzen Schädlich & Jakob company, Bremen. Includes a description of each…

Work containing a series of recipes for a variety of non-alcoholic beverages including aerated and mineral waters, dry fruit sodas, and non-excisable cordials using W. J. Bush & Co. brand flavors and syrups. W. J. Bush…

A revised and extended version of the work, Chocolate & Confectionery Manufacture (1903) by August Jacoutot. Editor, Rober Whymper (1885-), sought to enhance the content of Jacoutot's original work to contain not only…

Volume intended to demonstrate the use and efficiency of micrography as a method to characterize a powder and recognize its purity. Contains 40 photomicrographs depicting views of powdered Officinalis, or medicinal…

Second edition of a treatise concerning the methods of manufacture and utilization of the chief industrial nitrogenous substances, profitable methods of their production, synthesis processes for making ammonia, and the…

Volume containing a history of firework design and creation. The work is divided into two parts, the first containing chapters concerning the history of pyrotechny and firework manufacture, and the second describing…

In 1863, Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) was commissioned by Emperor Napoleon III of France (1808-1873) to research the conditions under which wine is converted to vinegar. The result of this work was incorporated into this…

This 1926 volume is a comprehensive guide to the basic chemical principles, methods of use, and properties of materials considered essential to the craftsman painter. Written by Arthur Pillans Laurie (1861 – 1949), a…

January 1924 issue of The Hercules Mixer, the Hercules Powder Company's in-house publication that provided both historical and technical information and also offered a glimpse of employees' day-to-day lives at the…

September 1922 issue of The Hercules Mixer, the Hercules Powder Company's in-house publication that provided both historical and technical information and also offered a glimpse of employees' day-to-day lives at the…