Dizionario di Merciologia e di Chimica Applicata alla conoscenza dei prodotti delle cave e miniere, del suolo et dell'industria, con speciale riguardo ai prodotti alimentari, chimici e farmaceutici. Seconda edizione completamente riveduta, corretta ed aumentata.

Genova :: A. Donath, 1902., 1902. Thick 8vo. VII, [9], 1012 pp. Errata; foxing throughout. Contemporary quarter maroon calf, gilt-stamped spine, marbled boards, original plain endleaves; extremities rubbed, some strengthening of lower spine with kozo, corners showing. Former ownership name is excised from the upper margin of the title, also erased from page 1 of the text (likely the same owner's name as was removed from the title). Very good. Scarce. [462] Second edition, completely revised, and augmented, written with the collaboration of Dr. Guido Fabris, a chemist from the Chemical Laboratory Central of Rome, and Prof. Camillo Hannau, Vice-director of the Commerce Museum of Milan. / The title is particular: Dictionary of Merciology and Applied Chemistry to the Knowledge of the Products of Quarries and Mines, Soil and Industry, with special regard to Food, Chemical and Pharmaceuticals. "Merciology" here means more like mercantilism, or manufacturing and preparation of products, especially those needing a chemical application and or relating to food, minerals, soil, farming, organic chemistry. (Inventory #: S14259)