Describes over 700 astronomical, navigational, chronological, linear, weight, volume & temperature measuring devices. Includes an essay on the development of scientific instruments & appendices that discuss their preservation & care, & the identification of fakes.
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Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Cypress, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 0906053404-2-33603207
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. 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. Seller Inventory # GOR005122396
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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. Seller Inventory # GOR002225375
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0906053404I3N00
Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
1st edition. 1983 1st edition with colour and B&W illustrations; binding tight with lightly bumped top corners; dust jacket price-clipped, spine possibly faded with very light wear to head and foot; otherwise, a clean, tidy copy. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. Seller Inventory # BOOKS341070I
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Seller: JB's Book Vault, Buffalo, WY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good dust. First Edition. Book is in NF condition with light rubbing to edges, light bumping to spine ends else a bright and solid copy. Dust jacket is in VG condition with light rubbing to edges, small closed tear to top edge/rear cover, gilt lettering on front cover and spine darkened else still bright, intact and whole. W.04; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 001725
Seller: Widney Manor Books, Solihull, MIDLA, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book is in very good condition. 255pp with b/w illustrations. Seller Inventory # 042271
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Seller: Nugget Box (PBFA), Stafford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Dust wrapper with fading, a little creasing, light marks, scratches, faded spine. Internally Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, binding tight, A Good personal copy. Unclipped dust wrapper will be fitted with removable archive acetate film. **1083g** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. AANBE17781. Seller Inventory # 17781
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Seller: Tilly's Bookshop (Eleven30 Group Ltd), Warrington, MER, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. dust jacket shows slight rubbing to edges, clean condition, price clipped, boards in clean condition, pen name front end-paper, 255pp, pages clean and VG condition. Seller Inventory # 013710
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Seller: Antiquariaat Schot, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands
255 p. Cloth with dustjacket. ISBN 9780906053409. Seller Inventory # 58468
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