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Published by Penguin, Middlesex, UK, 1978
ISBN 10: 0140051082ISBN 13: 9780140051087
Seller: BOPBooks, Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand
Book
Soft Covers. Condition: VG. No Jacket. Photos, Art, Drawings, Diagrams, Plans, Map (illustrator). 1st Thus. The author examines many aspects of the great pyramids of Egypt; their construction, use, exploration, the archeaologists and scientist who have studied and speculated about their.purpose, use and design. He theorises that the Greaty Pyramid was actually a precise scientific instrument which served many purposes for the ancient Egyptians who, he believes, were much more sophisticated than even their magnificent creations indicate. A massive book that advances many fascinating observations about the pyramids. First published in 1973, this Penguin edition 1978. 416 pages including appendix, glossary, bibliography, index. The appendix ,of nearly 100 pages, is by Livio Catullo Stecchini, a professor specialising in the history of measurement and quantitative science, skills he brings to this study of ancient measures realating to the Great Pyramid. About 350 b/w illustrations ranging from photos and art to drawings, sketches, plans, diagrams, cross sections and map. Colour art/pictorial card covers VG with slightly bumped corners, creases to lower corners, text block excellent, no inscriptions. Heavy book, almost 1.1kgs unpacked.
Published by Penguin Books Ltd 1979 Paperback, 1979
ISBN 10: 0140051082ISBN 13: 9780140051087
Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
Book
Condition: Fair. heavy 416 pages.
Published by Penguin, London, 1979
ISBN 10: 0140051082ISBN 13: 9780140051087
Seller: Books@Ruawai, Kaipara District, New Zealand
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Good to Worn. 1st Edition. Age spots on inside cover, back and front covers are marked, creased and worn, inscription on inside page.
Published by London: Penguin, 1978
ISBN 10: 0140051082ISBN 13: 9780140051087
Book First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. xv 416p large format paperback, illustrated throughout, printed in sepia colour, a fresh and clean copy, no names or stamps, very well preserved, first Penguin printing Language: English.
Published by London: Penguin 1978., 1979
ISBN 10: 0140051082ISBN 13: 9780140051087
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any).
Published by London: Penguin 1978., 1979
ISBN 10: 0140051082ISBN 13: 9780140051087
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within.