Dictionary British Scientific Instruments (27 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 8vo. 335 pages. Tan cloth boards with black titles on front and spine. Black and white photograph as frontispiece; numerous black and white illustrations of scientific instruments at rear. Boards with pale stains on front and rear; worn along edges; corners bumped; ends of spine crushed. A few spots on edges of text block. Pencil price mark on front free endpaper. Foxing to endpapers and preliminary pages; spots on a few other pages but generally clean. Binding reasonably firm but gutters starting to crack in a couple of places.

8vo: xii+334pp., 4 plates & 312 illustrations on 154 plates, list of illustrations, dictionary of makers, Original cloth in dustwrapper, a very good copy. Facsimile of the original edition of 1921.

Original publisher's brown cloth hardback, gilt lettering spine & frontcover, pictorial dustjacket, large 8vo: frontispiece, xij, [viij], 334pp., 4 plates & 312 illustrations on 154 plates, list of illustrations, list of manufactorers, dictionary. Very fine copy. Facsimile original edition 1921.

8vo. xii, 335pp, blanks at rear for notes, frontis, double sided plates, further relevant pieces loosely inserted. Original brown grained cloth lettered in black. Extremes rubbed with slight wear; cloth to lower joint torn. Suite of double sided plates after text comprising pages 181-334.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book collects and defines a diverse inventory of scientific instruments and apparatus, the majority of which are of British origin, though the scope of the book is not limited to solely British inventions. Including over 1500 entries from the vast lexicon of scientific instruments, it serves both as a handy reference for the experienced scientist and an enlightening introduction for the uninitiated. Ranging from specialized instruments designed to perform a single task to complex ones with wide-reaching functions, this book provides readers with a glimpse into the extraordinary creativity and innovation that have shaped the scientific landscape across disciplines. Entries are accompanied by insightful historical background, detailed illustrations, the manufacturer and key number, and cross-references to related apparatus. Collectively, this collection reveals the close intertwining of scientific and technological advancements, showcasing the powerful role instrumentation plays in the scientific enterprise. 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.

334 p. Cloth, plastic-coated.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 356 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 356 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 358 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

8vo. First edition. Scientific instruments of every description, a showcase of the great variety produced in Great Britain. ppXII,335,(15) with five monochrome photo plates including frontispiece, and section of over 300 monochrome & black-and-white illustrations on glossy paper from pages 181 to 334; final 16 pages (for user comments) blank, except for heading "Notes" at page 335 and four lines of notes in pencil overleaf. Errata slip tipped-in at preface. Original tan cloth, backstrip and front cover titled & ruled in black. Covers with a few minor bumps at fore- & lower edges; front cover also a little bumped & curled at upper outer corner, slightly affecting corresponding corner tips of contents up to page 7, and rear slightly bumped at upper outer corner and a little curled at lower outer corner. No dust jacket. Except for section corresponding to pages 181 to 334, edges of text-block toned. Top edge also lightly dust- & handling-marked, faintly & sparsely speckled, with a few darkish spot- & dot-stains, and larger darkish stain of length 1.5cm and width up to 0.5cm, and fore- & lower edges just faintly dust- & handling-marked. Binding holding firmly and of pleasing appearance, contents clean and tight. VERY GOOD copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Unchanged reprint of the 1921 edition. 334 pages. The dust jacket is a little worn and faded. Page edges are lightly tanned and inside covers foxed. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

Condition: Very Good. xii, 334, frontis, b/w illus. . HB. Vg in d/w. From the library of Jim Green (1928-2016), Professor of Zoology at Queen Mary College, University of London, with his name to endpaper. Unchanged reprint of 1921 edition.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. Interbook International, 1976. Unchanged reprint of the editon of 1921. 334pp., black and white illustrations. 8vo. As new hardcover, fine d/j.

8vo. XII, 335, [15] pp. 5 plates (including frontispiece), 313 figures, blank section at rear for notes (here blank). Original tannish-brown cloth stamped in black paper label affixed to spine. Embossed stamp of Carnegie Institution [HALE]. Very good. An unusually nice copy. This work provides concise definitions and illustrations of a large number of scientific instruments in use at the beginning of the twentieth century, demonstrating the variety of instruments being manufactured in Britain. / The chapters include: Navigating instruments, Royal Meteorological Society, British Optical Glass, The Royal Observatory, Greenwich; Dictionary of British Scientific Instruments.

Schiedam, Interbook, 1976. XII,334 pp. Frontispiece & 313 ills. Hardcover with dustjacket. Fine. Reprint of the edition of 1921. [72589].

1976. Interbook International B.V. Hardback. Book - VG. DJ - VG.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1921 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 382 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. 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: 382 Scientific Instrument Manufacturers' Association of Great Britain.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1921 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: 390 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: 390 Language: English.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 376.

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 1921. 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: - 386, 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. 386 386.

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 1921. 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: - 378, 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. 378 378.

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 1921. 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: - 382, 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. 382 382.