Calculating Machines and Instruments - Catalogue of the Collections in the Science Museum

Baxxandall, D. (originally compiled by); Pugh, Jane, (Revised & updated by)

ISBN 10: 0901805149 / ISBN 13: 9780901805140

Published by Science Museum, 1975

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States was 'First published 1926; This edition first published 1975". Copyright date is 1975. Notes state that this book, has additions to the Collection since 1926 and a complete list of sectors and gunner's callipers, (not included in the original work) are listed in the appendix. Includes eight page index, and 16 pages of B&W photo "Plates" pictures. Book is 7.5"W by 9.75"L. Blue glossy paper covers are clean with light shelf wear. Covers lightly rubbed and surface scratches. Spine has no creases. Interior pages are clean, with NO writing, creases or tears. The binding is tight. Top page edges are lightly foxed and light soiling on others. Note: We have a closed shop - so our books are not handled by public everyday. We make every effort to fairly describe the condition of the book and identify any flaws (writing, tears, creases, folds), including that of the dust jacket. We use the "Fine or Near Fine" book condition judiciously when grading of the book or dust jacket.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Calculating Machines and Instruments - Catalogue of the Collections in the Science Museum
• Publisher: Science Museum
• Publication Date: 1975
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0901805149
• ISBN 13: 9780901805140
• Binding: Soft cover
• Printing: Later Printing
• Condition: Near Fine

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Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc.) Reprinted in 2021 with the help of original edition published long back [1982]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. - eng, Pages 264. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. COMPLETE LEATHER WILL COST YOU EXTRA US$ 25 APART FROM THE LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. {FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.} Reference books for the historian of science : a handlist / compiled by S.A. Jayawardene. 1982 , Jayawardene, S. A.