Observations on the Expediency and Practicability of Simplifying and Improving the Measures, Weights and Money, Used In This Country, Without Materially Altering the Present Standards
Published by London. Published at Egerton's Military Library. 1834
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: J. Patrick McGahern Books Inc. (ABAC), Ottawa, ON, CanadaJ. Patrick McGahern Books Inc. (ABAC)
AbeBooks seller since May 29, 1997
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 74.25
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8vo. 22cm, first edition, xxx,176p., bound in contemporary half calf, gilt titles along the spine, marbled boards and endpapers, circular gilt stamped library stamp at the foot of the spine, library stamps on the endpapers, some wear at the edges, front hinge broken, very good copy (ds4) An influential book, Pasley (1780-1861) was later appointed as a member of the commission to report on the restoration of weight and measure standards in 1838. Goldsmiths' 28446. "Cites a limited edition". Kress C.3813. Black, cites two later works on this subject by Palsey.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Observations on the Expediency and Practicability of Simplifying and Improving the Measures, Weights and Money, Used In This Country, Without Materially Altering the Present Standards
- Author
- PASLEY, C[harles] W.
- Publisher
- London. Published at Egerton's Military Library. 1834
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
J. Patrick McGahern Books Inc. (ABAC)
Ottawa, ON, Canada
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We try to ship every order within twenty four hours. Professional responsible parcels. Postage and gst (if app.) are extra, at cost. Satisfaction guaranteed. Restocking charge on certain orders. Return condition responsibility of the customer.