An account of the principle and effects of the air stove-grates, (which warm rooms, &c. by a continual introduction and exchange of dry fresh air,) commonly known by the name of American stoves [electronic resource] : Together with a description of the late additions and improvements made to them By James Sharp, (for which His Majesty's patents for Great-Britain are obtained,) no. 15, Leadenhall-Street, London. Either warm or cold air may (by this improvement) be drawn through the stove so as to raise or lower the thermometer at pleasure: and, it is found by experience, if a room be made ever so warm it will still be fresh air, perfectly free from smell, and agreeable to the nicest breath and tenderest lungs.
1781
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An account of the principle and effects of the air stove-grates, (which warm rooms, &c. by a continual introduction and exchange of dry fresh air,) commonly known by the name of American stoves [electronic resource] : Together with a description of the late additions and improvements made to them By James Sharp, (for which His Majesty's patents for Great-Britain are obtained,) no. 15, Leadenhall-Street, London. Either warm or cold air may (by this improvement) be drawn through the stove so as to raise or lower the thermometer at pleasure: and, it is found by experience, if a room be made ever so warm it will still be fresh air, perfectly free from smell, and agreeable to the nicest breath and tenderest lungs.
Author
Sharp, James, d. 1783.
Uniform Title
Account of the principle and effects of the Pensilvanian stove-grates
Edition
The ninth edition.
Publication Details
[London] : Sold by B. White, No. 63, Fleet-Street; H. Payne, and J. Dodsley, Pall-Mall; and C. Dilly, No. 22, Poultry, London, booksellers. By Mr. Merrill, at Cambridge; and by Mr. Jackson, at Oxford, [1781?]
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Language
English
Description
18,[2]p.,plates. ; obl.4⁰.
Note
"These stoves were called American, because the first pattern .. were the invention of Benjamin Franklin." (NUC).
Price on title page: (Price in English 1s. in English and French 1s. 6d.)
Reproduction of original from Cambridge University Library.
Price on title page: (Price in English 1s. in English and French 1s. 6d.)
Reproduction of original from Cambridge University Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, T164091.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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