Language: English
Published by Hodder and Stoughton, 1892
Seller: September Books, CHURCH STRETTON, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. APPEARS VERY LITTLE READ. Minimal wear to large hard back book.Blue boards with attractive gilt and black design and titles. 442 pages. Pages are very clean,bright and tight.Addresss stamp on f.e.p.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Hardcover. Condition: Good +. 5 x 8 in. Cloth boards. Condition is GOOD+ ; corners and spine ends worn, covers clean. Front joint a bit loose and the signatures are all a touch loose but holding fine. Text unmarked. Trav. Stax.
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010
ISBN 10: 1165130440 ISBN 13: 9781165130443
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Groombridge and Sons; Gadsby., London, 1865
Seller: Tony Hutchinson, Seale, United Kingdom
Half Leather & Marbled Boards. Condition: Good. 442pp. Matching marbled edges, end-paper & boards. Front hinge cracking but all still well bound together. Interior in nice clean condition with just some occasional minor age staining. No names or inscriptions. See picture attached.
Published by Groombridge and Sons, London, 1882
Seller: Redruth Book Shop, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Very good condition hardback dark green boards with gilt decoration on front boards with the title enterprise and adventure with a decoration in the centre of the board in gilt. Author and title etc clearly shown on spine in gilt. 442 pages gilt edged all the way round, good and clean with clear print. Corners of boards bumped a little. Presentation sticker inside front board: St. Ives Academy midsummer 1887 1st class prize presented to Master W Jacobs by Mr. Rowe. Frontispiece: in black and white, Argo watching for the signals.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1896
Seller: Black Box Books, ASHFORD, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Illustration of ship on brown cloth within a red blue and yellow patterned frame to front and spine. Gilding to head, fore and tail pag edges. Guttering to back and front endpapers split. Previous owner's name scrawled to top of ffep.Some darkening and foxing to endpapers but text clean and firm. Fourteen black and white illustrations.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1896
Seller: Parrott Books, Nr Faringdon, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 442pp. plus pubs ads. Well illustrated with 14 full page plates. Interesting engineering biography history literature reference/interest. 1st/early ed. A very good copy in pictorial cloth - clean and bright - presents very well A tad of spotting ofront tissue guard. The book is fully gilt cased (every edge in gilt) PARROTT BOOKS - established for over 20 years offering a prompt friendly and efficient service.
Published by Groombridge and Sons, London, 1867,, 1867
Seller: BRIMSTONES, Lewes, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. hardback, 8vo, vi,442pp, 14 b/w plates, red edges, slight foxing, otherwise clean and tight, no inscriptions, marbled boards and half-leather binding, edges rubbed, otherwise Very Good condition.
Published by Groombridge and Sons, London, 1882,, 1882
Seller: BRIMSTONES, Lewes, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. hardback, 8vo, vi,442,(8)pp, 14 b/w plates, gilt edges, prize bookplate, slight foxing, otherwise clean and tight, green decorated cloth, Very Good condition.
Published by hodder and stoughton london 1896, 1896
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
first edition 442pp+ads.ills.[b/w] VG (blue cloth w.pink/blue/yellow/gilt dec.stamps to top board and spine,sl.rubbed and soiled w.sl.wear to extrems.,school prize bookplate to ffep,owner's bookplate to frontis.verso,prelims.and content edges sl.foxed/soiled) attractive binding.
Published by Groombridge and Sons, 2-4, 1881
Seller: Quality Books UK, Derby, DERBY, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket.
Published by Groombridge & Sons, 1881
Seller: GREENSLEEVES BOOKS, Oxford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: good. pgs:442. 1881, rebacked copy, new spine, some wear to decorated boards, feint toning to title page, contents clean & bright, no markings, binding tight, Professional booksellers since 1981.
Language: English
Published by Groombridge and Sons, London, 1865
Seller: Merandja Books, Cornwall, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. A hardback book in near good condition, dated 1865, First Edition. A little wear to the boards at the top of the spine area of the book otherwise a bright and clean book.
Published by Groombridge, London, 1865
Seller: St Paul's Bookshop P.B.F.A., Peterborough, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st 1865. Lacking the true frontispiece ' Arago watching for the Signals'; (another illustration, listed to face p. 3, wrongly bound as frontispiece). Otherwise all present and correct. Vg hardback copy in red binding. Plates are tanned and the backs of them have tide-marks of tanning. LISTING PHOTO DOES NOT NECESSARILY MATCH THIS COPY.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1896
Seller: Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books, Katoomba, NSW, Australia
Hardcover (Embossed Cloth). Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Edition Unstated. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Heavy foxing front/rear pages, but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Previous owner's inscription in ink, neat. Edges foxed and browned. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Children; Science & Technology. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 16478. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.
Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Invention DiscoveryColour-blindness and John Dalton John Palmer and the First Mail Coaches The Earl of Rosse s Great Telescope.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands.
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2008
ISBN 10: 1437331580 ISBN 13: 9781437331585
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Explore the captivating history of human ingenuity through a diverse collection of true stories about inventors and their creations. From Arkwright's wife destroying models of his spinning machine to Stephenson's clever rebuttals of skeptical lawyers, this book offers an engaging glimpse into the minds and motivations of those who have shaped our world. The author delves into the challenges faced by these inventors, the controversies surrounding their discoveries, and the profound impact their work has had on society. Through these tales, we gain a deeper appreciation of the human spirit's relentless pursuit of innovation and the transformative power of scientific advancement. This book serves as a testament to the extraordinary contributions inventors have made to our present world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Published by Groombridge, GB, 1865
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Half leather and marbled boards. Very clean tight text. Spine bit worn. Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age.
Published by Hodders, London, 1893
Seller: Appleford Bookroom, Abingdon, OXON, United Kingdom
Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good. 14 Illustrations (illustrator). First Edition, Probably. Crown, attractive printed case on blue cloth, sl. wear at extremities, vg., 442 pp., 14 engraved illus. A Victorian overview (brief introd to each invention or discovery) of a century of enormous progress and development. In effect a survey of industrial revolution results. Size: Crown.
Published by Groombridge & Sons London, 1866
Seller: Deightons, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition. 12mo. (4) + v + (1) + 442 + (8)pp including Publisher'slist at rear. All edges gilt. Tissue guarded engraved frontis + 13 other plates. Publisher's maroon blind stamped cloth covers, large gilt cartouche with maroon lettering on front + on spine, gilt floral decoration on spine. blind line around edges. Original white eps. Neat dedication on fep " Christmas 1886 ". Covers rubs top/bottom of spine, slight rubs some patchy fade marks else very clean. Contents : slight foxing to prelims & trails else clean & tight. Clean tight quite attractive copy . VG.
Fine Binding. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). An illustrated collection of anecdotes in a Relfe binding. With 14 plates A charming collection of short stories, both fictional and true, giving tales of adventure, bravery and exploration including accounts of Arctic exploration and experiences in Africa. In a full calf prize binding by Relfe brothers. Externally, with two score marks to the front board and bumping causing loss to the corner of the rear board. Otherwise no rubbing or marks. Front hinge slightly strained. Prize bookplate from St Bee's Grammar school to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Overall: VERY GOOD Good. book.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1865 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 451 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 451 Language: English.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 493 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 493 Language: English.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 449, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 449 449.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 472, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 472 472.