Sundials: History, Theory and Practice

Rene R.J. Rohr (Translated by Gabriel Godin)

ISBN 10: 0802015670 / ISBN 13: 9780802015679

Published by University of Toronto Press, Toronto, 1970

About this Item

Original brown paper dust-jacket with sun-dial design on the front, small closed tear along spine edge and a touch sunned along the spine, now neat in clear protective cover. Cream linen over the spine with black titles. Brown paper covered boards, the same sun-dial design imprinted on the front. Minor wear at spine foot. Attractive previous owner's book plate inside the front. Pages smooth and clean. A sheet of hand written notes and calculations and a graph attached to page 131 of the tables section at the rear. A very carefully used book. May incur additional postage charges overseas.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sundials: History, Theory and Practice
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Toronto
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802015670
• ISBN 13: 9780802015679
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Technology

About this title

Synopsis

Masterly account of the long and colorful history of sundials as well as practical instructions for building your own. Topics include mathematical formulae and calculations relating to sundials, rare and complex dials around the world, a listing of the most popular mottoes, and much more. 104 figures. 51 plates. References.

Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation)