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Highstreet Books ABA ILAB, Honiton, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since October 2, 2015
A really lovely book , as we read the story of inventions it is wise to remember the [ once upon a time ]when all things had a beginning. that all though today we live in a world of marvels, most have a root in the distant past. 8vo, Pp, 287 ,[1] a really lovely original cloth binding in very good condition.See photographs,Previouse owners price book plate on paste down endpaper.Some slight spotting to edges , all illustrations correct including photographs. This is a 1925 first addition. Seller Inventory # 3647
Title: THE BOOK OF INVENTION
Publisher: GEORGE G. HARRAP & COMPANY LTD, LONDON BOMBAY SYDNEY
Publication Date: 1925
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st in this series. edge wear and scuffing on the boards. foxing and markings throughout. a few stamps. sound binding. fairly good copy. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # e9ee
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Visible Voice Books, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Little, Brown & Company 11/19/28 Binding: Unknown tan cloth wpictorial inset on frt; 287 pages; in mylar protective wraps Illustrator: Color & b&w PublishPlace: Boston, MA Size: 8 vo. Seller Inventory # 7219
Seller: Watermill Books, Ammanford, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. Hardback. No dust jacket. Spoting to page edges, text clear. Solid edition. Photograph available on request. Seller Inventory # mon0001615998
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1925. First Edition. 286 pages. No dust jacket. Pictorial cloth covered boards. Colour and black and white illustrations throughout. Pages remain bright and clean with minimal tanning and foxing. Binding remains firm. Minor pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have moderate shelf wear with mild bumping and fraying to corners and crushing and fraying to spine ends. All surfaces tanned and sunned, particularly spine. Gilt lettering to spine is slightly dulled. Seller Inventory # 1716537383ADA
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. 1927; illustrated tan cloth covered boards with red titles; wear and discoloration around edges; 8vo, 7 3/4"-9 3/4" tall; Interior is clean and unmarked; 287 pages. Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # SKU1172407
Seller: Shaker Mill Books, W. Stockbridge, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Cover is colorful with shading, sunning on spine and edges. Small dots of stain on cover top. Bottom and top of spine with shredding, sunning on title page and interior page edges. Binding tight. Photographs and illustrations clean and bright. Seller Inventory # ML973
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1925. 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: : - 328, 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. 328. Seller Inventory # LB1111004255563
Seller: Rose City Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Ex-library. Secure binding with front endpaper missing and number at bottom spine, and soil rubbing to rear cover. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 111025886
Seller: Turn-The-Page Books, Skyway, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Later printing. Full cloth binding with colorful paper illustration pasted down on front, spine toned. Square and unmarked. Illustrated endpapers. x, 287pp. Photos and illustrations throughout. Lacking dj. Size: 8vo - 8" - 9" Tall. Seller Inventory # 073947
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. 1925. First Edition. 287 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Contains black and white photographic plates. Pages are mildly tanned with visible foxing. Notable cracking to gutters, however binding remains firm. Mild thumb-marking present. Missing half title page. Boards have light edgewear with corner crushing and mild marking to boards. Mild sunning to spine, which has mild crushing to ends. Boards are mildly warped. Seller Inventory # 1716394155LEE
Quantity: 1 available