Charles Babbage Pioneer Computer by Hyman Anthony (39 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.1.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Very Good. Picture shown is for Illustration purposes only, please see below for further details CONDITION ? VERY GOOD different cover image, 1982 paperback. Signed by author to historian and author Alistair Horne, from the late Sir Alistair Horne?s personal library light wear and scuff marks to cover, pages in nice condition, shipped from the UK.

Paperback edition in very good condition. (Book ref 3424).

Org.-Hardcover mit Org.-SU. Oktav, xi (+v), 287 (+1) S., wohlerhalten. ISBN 019858170X. - Aus dem Besitz des holländischen Essayisten und Journalisten Michaël Zeeman (1958-2009). - Octavo. Publisher's HC, xi (+v), 287 (+1) pp., well preserved copy. From the Library of the Dutch writer and journalist Michaël Zeeman (1958-2009). ISBN 019858170X. - Aus dem Besitz des holländischen Essayisten und Journalisten Michaël Zeeman (1958-2009). - Octavo. Publisher's HC, xi (+v), 287 (+1) pp., well preserved copy. From the Library of the Dutch writer and journalist Michaël Zeeman (1958-2009). 1000 g.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition (?); (?). Minor wear to spine plus previous owners name written on front pastedown. ; A richly told biography that explores the life and work of Charles Babbage (17911871) , the visionary inventor of the Difference and Analytical Enginesmachines recognised as foundational to modern computing. Based on extensive archival research, Hyman portrays Babbage not only as an inventor but also as a persuasive advocate for science in industry, illuminating his personal charm, professional struggles, and enduring influence. ; 16.5x24.5x3cm; xi,(2),287 pages.

Ex-library Softcover imperial octavo (VG) ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

8vo. xv, 287 pp. Frontis. port. of Babbage, 21 plates, 18 figs. & drawings, index. Green cloth, gilt-stamped spine title, dust jacket. Embossed ownership stamp on half-title. Near fine. ISBN: 0691083037 Robert Anthony Hyman was a British historian of computing.

Super octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Princeton University Press, 1982. xi, 287 pp. Hardcover with d/w. Library stamps.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. Near Fine in VG dustwrapper. 8vo, xvi+288pp, dark green cloth with spine stamped in gold, printed dustwrapper. A biography of this foundational figure in the history of computing. A clean, unmarked Near Fine copy in a VG dustwrapper that has not been price-clipped. Not Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. VG plus octavo hardcover in a like dj. First edition. As mark free. 287pp. Index. Science.

HARDBACK GREEN. Condition: Very Good. JACKET: WORN DJ. pages clean and bright, black and white illustrations, gilt on spine DATE PUBLISHED: 1982 EDITION: 287.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First edition. 8vo. [9], x-xi, [6], 2-287, [1] pp. Green cloth with gold lettering on the spine. Illustrated with several plates of black and white photographs, some from Babbage's life, others are diagrams of his work. The boards edges slightly bowed; jacket a touch sunned on its front panel.