LAVOISIER (Antoine-Laurent de). TRAITE ELEMENTAIRE DE CHIMIE, présenté dans un ordre nouveau et d'après les découvertes modernes, avec figures. Paris, Cuchet, 1793. 2 vol. in-8 of 44-322 and 8-327 pages, light fawn calf, gilt lace on covers, smooth spine decorated, red edges (period binding). A major work by the great scholar who is the main founder of modern chemistry. This second edition is rare and illustrated with 2 folding tables and 13 folding plates engraved by Madame Lavoisier. Copy bound at the time without p. 328 to 331 of volume II (table and approval). Hinges rubbed, lack of headpieces, the copy is however well bound in a contemporary binding. Some foxing.