MAGELLAN Jean-Hyacinthe de Description of a glass apparatus, for making mineral waters, like those of Pyrmont, Spa, Seltzer, &c. In a few minutes and a very little expence. Together with the description of some new Eudiometers, or instruments for ascertaining the wholesomeness of respirable air and the method of using these instruments: in a letter to rev. Dr. Priestley.

Poggendorf, II, 10-11. Not in NLM.

First edition.

Jean-Hyacinthe Magellan (1722-1790), great-grandson to the famous navigator was a famous doctor in physics. Of Portuguese origin, he converted to Protestantism and settled in England in about 1764. He was member of several notable scientific societies including the famous Royal Society in London.

His work, describing a new glass apparatus for the production of sparkling mineral waters is illustrated with a copper plat depicting in every detail his new invention.

Very good copy, entirely uncut, with an ex-dono at the top of the title page to "Comte de Castelbourgh, par l'auteur".