Popular Fallacies Explained Corrected by Ackermann a S E (16 results)

hardcover, Condition: poor. 3rd.ed. w/ intro. by Sir Richard Gregory. Lippincott, Phila. 1924, 8vo. cloth, 984pp. faintly waterstained, cracked inner hinges, still holding together, reader, $.

Stated third edition, a thick octavo, 984 pages. Near fine condition, a crisp copy, very clean, no owner names.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Fair. 1950. No Edition Remarks. 843 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, pages remain attached. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light sunning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Splits to spine ends causing cloth to be frayed. Light wear marks overall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 3rd edition . With an Introduction by Sir Richard Gregory. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. No edition stated. 3rd edition, 1924. Publication of 984 pages. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a little shelf rubbed. There is foxing on the end papers. Internally the pages are clean and compete, the pages are a little wavy. All pages are accessible. The text is legible. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Ex library, super octavo hardcover (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.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Fourth edition. Fourth edition. Large octavo, pp xvi, 843, very slightly used internally, endpapers and fore-edge lightly foxed, the hinge after the title page cracking slightly, cloth slightly worn and marked, the spine faded.

Hard covers. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 3rd edition. A tidy copy; owner's inscription. Weight: 1.0 Language: English.

8vo (20.54cm), hardback, xvi + 984pp. Goodish condition. No dustwrapper. General wear, faded spine, bumped, several tears to spine extremities and at left upper front and left lower front and lower right rear, frayed at edges, flecked and spotted at rear, age-toned and foxed page edges with a few marks, bookplate at front pastedown, owner's name at free front endpaper, some foxing. Contents good, clear and bright. Pictures available on request.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN:

Gr.-8°. XV, 843 SS. OLn. (berieben u. bestoßen, Rücken stark gebleicht). "The third edition (1923) dealt with 1,350 fallacies and has 420,000 words. The fourth edition deals with 800 additional fallacies and contains 164,000 additional words" (Preface).- Divided in different sections from Astronomy to Weather.- Gering gebräunt.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. None (illustrator). A smart third edition of this collection of corrections to commonly misunderstood facts. Third edition. A detailed reference book with corrections and explanations to commonly misunderstood facts. With chapters on astronomy, biology, domestic, etymology, food, geography, history, insects, law, literature, weather, and more. Includes references to authorities on each subject. Written by A. S. E. Ackermann, a British author. Introduction from Sir Richard Gregory, a British astronomer and promoter of science. In the original red cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine and board edges. Small splits in the cloth to the head of the spine resulting in minor fraying. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting and minor age toning to the endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription to the front pastedown. Very Good. book.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good Lippincott,1924 hardcover Green cloth cover clean, showing minor edgewear Pages clean, binding tight A very nice copy.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). A signed presentation copy of this illustrated work aiming to disprove common mistaken beliefs. The new and enlarged edition, first published in 1907.A signed presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the rear of the front free endpaper.In publisher's original decorative blue cloth binding.Illustrated with a frontispiece, and 7 further full page plates. Collated, complete.A work to disprove popular fallacies, which are a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.Produced as result of the author being unable to obtain a book of fallacies that proved them wrong using science.This work aims to disprove and correct fallacies of the domestic, connected with ourselves, the animal kingdom, vegetable kingdom, mineral kingdom, musical instruments, legal, historical, technical and scientific, statistics and numbers, weather, general misinformation, and miscellanea. In publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, with light shelf wear to extremities. Age toning to endpapers. Author's ink inscription to rear pf the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with light spotting and age toning, most significant to the front and rear of the work. Very Good. signed by author. book.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 1010. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1923 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 1010.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1923. 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:- 1014, 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. 1014.