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Published by David L DiLaura, 2021
ISBN 10: 0578546558ISBN 13: 9780578546551
Seller: David L. DiLaura, Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Bibliotheca Opticoria 1475-1925 describes 774 books that made and marked the history of optics -- all from the collection of the author. Over a span of nearly 500 years, the books describe the development of the theory, practice, and application of optics. Topics include: The nature of vision and ocular optics, The nature of light and physical optics, Formation of images and geometrical optics, Optical craft and materials, Light as measurement tool, Mathematization of optics, and How optics was taught and learned. The introduction gives a recounting of the author s collecting experiences and outlines a history of optics in both topical and chronological forms. Each of the 774 entries contains: Scaled Color Image of the Incipit or Title Page Publication Date Author Short or Common Title English Translation of the Full Title Page Translator or Editor Very Brief Summary of the book Edition, Printing Place, Printer, Publisher Format Size Collation, Pagination, Foliation Plates Binding Multiple and Nonce Volume Listing Provenance Bibliographic Notes Essay 'Of the Book' Essay 'In the Book' References Digital Copy URL Purchase Source The essay 'Of the Book' sets out what is known of the background, development, writing, authorial intention, editing, publication, and reception of the book, including its antecedent and subsequent influences. The essay 'In the Book' describes and analyzes the book s content, summarizing the material, the manner of its presentation, and its technical level. References cite modern scholarship directly or indirectly related to the book, its origin, and its influence. There are three indices: Authors, listing works and editions, Printers and Publishers, Provenance of personal names and institutions, and noting inscriptions, bookplates, and marginalia. Library of Congress Control Number: 2019909863 Published by David L DiLaura Quarto; casebound in cloth, 11¼ x 8¾ inches, 285 x 220 mm. 868 pages: Frontispiece, [10] i-xliv 1-812 790 color images. The book weighs 6 lbs (2.75 kg) and the listed shipping charges reflect this.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2006
ISBN 10: 0879952091ISBN 13: 9780879952099
Seller: Dogtales, Copake, NY, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. An excellent copy inside and out. Previous owner's embossed stamp on front endpaper - otherwise as new. Will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book.
Publication Date: 2021
Seller: Antiq. F.-D. Söhn - Medicusbooks.Com, Marburg, Germany
Book First Edition
Boulder, Colorada, Printed for the Author, 2021, 4°, (8), xliv, 811 pp., with over 800 col. illustrations, orig. cloth. First Edition! "The Bibliotheca Opticoria 1475-1925" is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of optics and its literature". F.-D. Söhn A Library of the History of Our Understanding of Light and Vision by David L DiLaura. Bibliotheca Opticoria 1475-1925 describes 774 books that made and marked the history of optics - all from the collection of the author. Over a span of nearly 500 years, the books describe the development of the theory, practice, and application of optics. Topics include: The nature of vision and ocular optics, The nature of light and physical optics, Formation of images and geometrical optics, Optical craft and materials, Light as measurement tool, Mathematization of optics, and How optics was taught and learned. The introduction gives a recounting of the author's collecting experiences and outlines a history of optics in both topical and chronological forms. Each of the 774 entries contains: Scaled Color Image of the Incipit or Title Page, Publication Date, Author, Short or Common Title, English Translation of the Full Title Page, Translator or Editor, Very Brief Summary of the book, Edition, Printing Place, Printer, Publisher, Format, Size, Collation, Pagination, Foliation, Plates, Binding. Multiple and Nonce Volume Listing; Provenance; Bibliographic Notes; Essay 'Of the Book'; Essay 'In the Book'; References; Digital Copy URL; Purchase Source The essay 'Of the Book' sets out what is known of the background, development, writing, authorial intention, editing, publication, and reception of the book, including its antecedent and subsequent influences. The essay 'In the Book' describes and analyzes the book's content, summarizing the material, the manner of its presentation, and its technical level. References cite modern scholarship directly or indirectly related to the book, its origin, and its influence. There are three indices: Authors, listing works and editions, Printers and Publishers, Provenance of personal names and institutions, and noting inscriptions, bookplates, and marginalia.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: Good. 10. Good; Hardcover; Covers are moderately shelfworn and edgeworn with scuffing to the spine-ends; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75" - 11.75" tall); Heavy (10.2 lbs); Black covers with title in yellow lettering; 10th Edition; 2011, Illuminating Engineering; 1087 pages; "The Lighting Handbook: Reference and Application," by David L. Dilaura, et al.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. book.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: GoldBooks, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: Byrd Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: very good. In Used Condition.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: very good. Very Good Copy. Fast Shipment.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: very good. Used.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: Books of the Smoky Mountains, Pflugerville, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: new.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: new.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: Byrd Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: new. In Never used condition.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: Campbell Bookstore, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: new.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: LibraryMercantile, Humble, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: new.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: GoldBooks, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Published by Illuminating Engineering, 2011
ISBN 10: 0879952415ISBN 13: 9780879952419
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: new. New.