2 vols.
Bancroft, Edward. Experimental Researches Concerning the Philosophy of Permanent Colours. Philadelphia: T. Tobson, 1814. First American edition. 8vo, contemp. sheep, morocco spine labels; scuffed, joints stressed, head of spine of vol. 2 gone, some dampstaining. Endpapers, title-pages, front & back matter affected by dampstaining.
An important contribution to the science of color dying & printing. The only book by an American author cited by Edelstein.
Rink 1851; Edelstein Key List 10; American Imprints 30738