Pitman Amp Sons (5 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition book. A later reprint. No dust jacket. Sound for it's age.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Second edition 1947 - good clean firm interior with no markings to pages, contains a fold-out map which is in excellent condition, numerous photos and sketches throughout, no inscriptions; good firm boards generally with just very minor shelfwear for the age; d/j is poor as shown but all intact and complete and covered with a new removable sleeve-protector - not price-clipped./.…

Hardcover. Condition: Nr Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. Third edition 1951 - excellent clean crisp interior with no markings or inscriptions, contains numerous sketches throughout; boards also in excellent bright condition just very slight rub to lower front corner and to lower rear; d/j in good condition with only very light shelfwear, a few faint red marks as shown, edge-tear to top front and nicks to corners but decent appearance generally for the age - not price-clipped./.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. An interesting collection of vintage books on the development of television, the first of which dates to just 1933, the year after the first UK television broadcasts, and only 7 years after the first transmitted moving image was demonstrated. The set comprises: Television for the Amateur Constructor, by H.J. Barton Chapple, foreword by John Logie Baird, published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd., London, 1933 1st edition (scarce);  Book of Practical Television, edited by G.V. Dowling, published by The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, undated, but 1935 1st edition;  The Principles of Television Reception, by A.W. Keen, published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd., London, 1949, 1st edition;  Television To-Day; A Constructive Guide to Its Principles and Practice, by Roy C. Norris, published by Rockcliff, London, 1947 1st edition;  Practical Television Circuits with Additional Chapters on Test Apparatus and Auxiliary Equipment, by F.J. Camm, published by George Newnes Limited, London, 1954 1st edition; and;  The Young Man's Guide to Television, by W.J. Baker, published by Hamish Hamilton, London, 1960, 1st edition. 6 books in total. A set of cloth bound hardback books in good condition, overall. With various minor faults, including; Chapple volume with cracked front endpapers at inner hinge and worn to webbing on first pastedown, & sunning to front cover. Baker volume with spotting to edge of text block, & price-clipped dustjacket. Norris volume sunned to spine, & soiling to cover. But, overall a very readable slice of television history, including some uncommon volumes. Text in English. Weight approximately 3.14kg (the set - unpacked). Extra postage may be payable for overseas orders. Many more photos available on request.…