Patent Applied For: A Century of Fantastic Inventions
Language: English
Published by Co-Ordination (Press & Publicity) Ltd., 1949
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Ultramarine Books, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.Ultramarine Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Co-Ordination (Press & Publicity) Ltd., 1949. 100 pages; b&w illustrations. A light-hearted look at 100 years of inventions. A casual look suggests some were "reinvented" in the late 20th century using modern materials and devices. Jacket worn; some lost material to the bck panel. Back board lightly bowed; notes on the back pastedown. First Edition. Paper covered boards. Very Good/Good. 8vo.
Seller Inventory # 002926
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Patent Applied For: A Century of Fantastic Inventions
- Author
- Coppersmith, Fred.; J.J. Lynx
- Publisher
- Co-Ordination (Press & Publicity) Ltd.
- Publication year
- 1949
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- First Edition.
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