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

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.