Cyclopaedic Science Simplified

J.H. Pepper

Published by Frederick Warne & Co

About this Item

THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. A revised edition of Pepper's encyclopedia of scientific discoveries, inventions and materials, illustrated profusely throughout. Compiled by British scientist and inventor, John Henry Pepper, who is primarily remembered for developing 'Pepper's ghost', an illusion projection technique that was popularised with its theatre demonstration in 1862.A very attractive edition - blue cloth covered boards with gilt and black decoration. Gilt edged leaves. The binding is sound. Opening and closing leaves are lightly foxed. Previous owner's inscription on flyleaf.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cyclopaedic Science Simplified
• Publisher: Frederick Warne & Co
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good