Paris, Chez Fortin, Masson, et Cie, 1846, 2 parts in 2 volumes, in-8 (23.3 x 14 cm/9.1 x 5.5 inch.), xlv-1054 pp., contemporary interim binding (Bradel) (1 outer and 1 inner joints partly split, wears on the corners and on the covering paper), flat spines decorated with gilt lettered orange straight grained morocco labels.
Third edition (the first in 1837) re-examined and increased, with 200 figures and 22 fabric samples of printed calico inserted and stuck in the text. Pierre Girardin was a professor of industrial chemistry in Rouen and gave course Sunday to the Rouen workmen to whom he dedicate the present work. Near a very interesting part devoted to the chemical dyeing, there are also chapter about the manufacture of the cider, beer, wine, vinegar etc. Tear without loss to 1 leave (p. 19) and tear with loss of some letters at the lower corner of page 741. Foxings.