FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A fascinating, readable gide to the ideas behind, and workings of, everyday machines and technology, explaining concepts, design fundamentals, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, illustrations, indexed, 288pp., d.j. shows light edgewear. A nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Title

How Does it Work?: A Practical and Entertaining Guide to the Workings of Everyday Things - from Air Conditioners to Zippers

Publisher

Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City

Publication Date

1961

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

Richard M. Koff, Richard E. Rooman

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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Book

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