Karsten.Manuel de la Métallurgie du Fer,1830

Karsten (Carl Johann Bernard) Manuel de la Métallurgie du Fer, translated by F.J.Culmann, 3 vol., second edition, half-titles, 19 folding engraved plates, one torn at lower edge (old repair, no loss), very occasional foxing, vol.2 a little soiled at beginning and end, contemporary sheep-backed marbled boards, spines gilt with red morocco labels, one joint rubbed, 8vo, Liege, 1830.

***DSB calls Karsten the founder of scientific metallurgy..