Traité d'électricité et de magnétisme, et des applications de ces sciences à la chimie, à la physiologie et aux arts [...].

3 vol., 8vo: xvi-456 pp.; 3 pl., [4]-475-[1] pp., [4]-412 pp.; 14 pl. (some spotting and soiling).

Contemp. quarter calf, marbled paper on covers, gilt orn. spines with 4 raised bands.

First edition by the French scientist and a pioneer in the study of electric and luminescent phenomena A.-C. Becquerel (1788-1878) and his son Edmond (1820-1891). Illustrated with 17 fold. engr. plates by Adam. Collective work by father and son Becquerel, which examines in particular the application of electricity in technology and economy.
Ref. Cp. Poggendorff I:128. - BnF.
Joined: 1. Du Moncel, Théodore - Des électro-moteurs. Deuxième édition, revue et corrigée. Paris, Wid. A. Mathias, by Archereau, 1852. In-text ill. Bound with: Id. - Exposé des applications de l'électricité. Paris, L. Hachette, 1853-1854. Fold. plate and some in-text ill. Ref. BnF. 8vo (foxing, esp. in 1st work). Contemp. half calf. - 2. Becquerel, Antoine-César & Edmond - Résumé de l'histoire de l'électricité et du magnétisme, et des applications de ces sciences [...]. Ibid., 1858. 8vo: xvi-300 pp. (some spotting and soiling). Contemp. quarter sheep, marbled paper on covers, gilt orn. spine with 4 raised bands, marbled endpapers. Ref. BnF. (5 vol.)