Time and Space - Measuring Instruments from the 15th to the 19th Century

samuel Guye and Henri Michel (trans. Diana Dolan)

ISBN 10: 0269027319 / ISBN 13: 9780269027314

Published by Pall Mall Press, London, 1971

About this Item

Lavishly-illustrated study of the progress in measuring time and space over 500 years. Originally published in French. Fawn covers with black lettering, 289pp inc index, with more than 420 illustrations, inc 20 colour plates. Covers have modest wear, but top of lower board is stained through damp and stain has affected top of rear endpapers. Page edges dusty and foxed. Previous owner's sticker on front pastedown, otherwise internally clean and tight. Unclipped DJ is stained and curled at top edges, yellowed, with moderate wear and rubbing, several tears and a couple of losses. Heavy book may require extra postage. Ref:103995.

Seller Inventory # 003995

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Time and Space - Measuring Instruments from the 15th to the 19th Century
• Publisher: Pall Mall Press, London
• Publication Date: 1971
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0269027319
• ISBN 13: 9780269027314
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Pierre Devinoy (photographs)
• Edition: First UK Edition
• Condition: VG-
• Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable

About this title

Synopsis

English, French (translation)

Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation)