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The Domesday Book of historical scientific instruments in the United Kingdom and Eire. At its core is an inventory in which are individually described some 3700 instruments from collections throughout the British Isles. Astronomical, mathematical, optical and other types of instrument are all covered, as well as philosophical, physical and chemical apparatus. The inventory is preceded by a substantial glossary in which more than 50 categories of instrument are described, from abacus and air pump to waywiser and wheel-cutting engine.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Science Preserved: Directory of Scientific Instruments in Collections in the United Kingdom and Eire This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780112900603
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First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 271 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-256) and indexes. Subjects; Scientific apparatus and instruments British Isles ; Directories. Scientific apparatus and instruments British Isles ; Catalogs. Scientific apparatus and instruments Museums Great Britain Directories. Scientific apparatus and instruments Private collections. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 362206
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Seller: Horsham Rare Books, Horsham, United Kingdom
Hardcover with dust jacket. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Illustrated with 139 black & white photographs. Fine black cloth hardback with a fine unclipped dust jacket. No inscriptions. "The Domesday Book of historical scientific instruments in the United Kingdom and Eire. At its core is an inventory in which are individually described some 3700 instruments from collections throughout the British Isles. Astronomical, mathematical, optical and other types of instrument are all covered, as well as philosophical, physical and chemical apparatus. The inventory is preceded by a substantial glossary in which more than 50 categories of instrument are described, from abacus and air pump to waywiser and wheel-cutting engine. "; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 271 pages. Seller Inventory # 16731
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First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 271 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-256) and indexes. Subjects; Scientific apparatus and instruments British Isles ; Directories. Scientific apparatus and instruments British Isles ; Catalogs. Scientific apparatus and instruments Museums Great Britain Directories. Scientific apparatus and instruments Private collections. 1 Kg. Item is Shipped from Ireland or US locations. Seller Inventory # 362206
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 271pp. 139 b&w illustrations. Seller Inventory # 29109
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