445pp. 1st printing. Illustrated laminated hard cover - image of a desktop PC wrapped in brown paper. Red lettering on sepia background. Red spine with white lettering. The book is an introduction to computers - but not intended to teach the reader how to use or programme a computer. Interesting to compare computing in the mid 1990's with the present day. Book contains a bookmark from Dymocks Booksellers of George Street, Sydney. Price tag still tipped to back cover - 107 Australian Dollars. Hint of dust to top page edge. Otherwise in as new condition throughout. Appears unread.

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Title: The Most Complex Machine - A Survey of Computers and Computing
Publisher: A. K. Peters, Wellesley, Massachusetts
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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The Bookshop at Beech Cottage trades exclusively via the internet. I acquire most of my stock through a network of suppliers based in southern England. My particular interests are illustrated Private Press and modern Poetry. I also have a collection of Prospectuses and similar ephemera. I am careful to select only the better quality items for the Bookshop that are within my speciality and pass on those that are outside my remit. I am a former librarian and read for pleasure - as many booksellers do! I take great care of my books while they are staying at Beech Cottage and would only ask my customers that they do likewise. Happy reading!

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