A Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and the Arts

London: William Nicholson, 1805. Brochure/Pamphlet. Good Only. 9" by 6.5". Various. Volume XI of William Nicholson's illustrated periodical, the first monthly journal of sciences in the United Kingdom. First appearing in 1797, Nicholson's 'Journal of Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and the Arts' was the first scientific journal printed in the United Kingdom, and featuring important articles announcing the discovery of palladium, the first aerodynamic analysis of gliders, and the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen in 1900.Including Volume XII, No. 45, from September 1805. In the wraps for Volume XII, including the title page and table of contents for Volume XI, and an advertisement for 'Lectures on Practical Chemistry and Analytical Mineralogy' by Frederick Accum.With articles on raising water, mechanic power, bending wood, and water blowing machinery, amongst other things.Illustrated with four plates at the rear of the work.Written by William Nicholson (1753-1815), an important chemist and natural philosopher known for this journal. A fascinating scientific journal. In the original paper wraps. Externally rather edge-worn, with tape repairs preserving the spine. Internally, binding has failed, with all pages loose. Pages are edge-worn but generally bright and clean. Good Only