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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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  • PublisherStationery Office Books
  • Publication date1992
  • ISBN 10 0112900607
  • ISBN 13 9780112900603
  • BindingHardcover
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages270

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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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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Dustwrapper, 4to, pp.271. Illustrated. An inventory of around 3700 historic scientific instruments along with their locations in the British Isles. The inventory section is preceded by a descriptive glossary of instrument types over 50pp in length, and there is an excellent bibliography at the rear. Previous owners name and date on front endpaper. Very slight shelf wear to dustwrapper edges in places else a fine copy. A heavy book weighing c1650g when suitably parcelled, thus exceeding the default weight of 1000g for the postage quotation, and invoking a request for the extra postage at cost at time of order ( or can be supplied on request ) if to be sent overseas or by UK 1st class post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 006489

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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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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition. 8½ x 10¾" pp. 271 including 53 pages with b/w illustrations. Near fine in black cloth gilt lettering to front board and spine. Firm and tight, clean with no stains, marks labels, stamps or inscriptions. In near fine unclipped dust wrapper. Includes an inventory in which are individually described some 3,700 instruments from collections throughout the British Isles. Seller Inventory # 001215

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 271 pages, 139 illustrations, 1992. A very useful publication with an illustrated glossary of more than 50 instrument categories followed by an inventory of 3700 instruments (with location) in collections in the British Isles. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. A heavy book (1.6 kg) so additional shipping will be necessary. Seller Inventory # K3761

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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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