ACCUM, Frederich Christian (1769-1838). A Practical Treatise on Gas-Light; Exhibiting a Summary Description of the Apparatus and Machinery best Calculated for Illuminating Streets, Houses, and Manufactories, with Carburetted Hydrogen, or Coal-Gas; With Remarks on the Utility, Safety, and General Nature of this New Branch of Civil Economy. London: R. Ackermann, 1815. 8vo. 7 hand-coloured aquatint plates, 2 of which folding, tables, plan of proposed pipes in central London, 4-pages of publisher's advertisement at the end (occasional very light spotting). Original boards, paper label on spine (head and foot of spine torn, bumped). FIRST EDITION. Abbey Life 436.