Chimie Du Gout Et De L'odorat, Ou Principes Pour Composer Facilement, Et A Peu De Frais, Les Liqueurs A Boire, Et Les Eaux De Senteurs Poncelet, Polycarpe

1755 Poncelet Chemistry of Taste Smell ALCOHOL Liquor Beer Wine Chymie Perfume Polycarpe Poncelet s Chymie du Gout et de l odorat , or Chemistry of Taste and Smell , is a rare 18th-century dissertation on the effects of liquor and other confections on health and well-being. Poncelet notes the effects of consumption of excessive alcoholic beverages, as well as the health benefits of wine and beer, sugar, coffee, lemon, teas, and anise seeds. Humorously, Poncelet develops a theory of the harmonies of alcohol proportions compared to music. Item number: #25408 Price: $750 PONCELET, Polycarpe Chimie du gout et de l'odorat, ou principes pour composer facilement, et a peu de frais, les liqueurs a boire, et les eaux de senteurs Paris: De l'Imprimerie de P.G. Le Mercier, 1755. 1st edition Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o xxvi, 27-390, [2] o 6 engraved plates, plus engraved frontispiece Language: French Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~7.25in X 5in (18.5cm x 12.5cm) Rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 25408 Photos available upon request.