Brooklyn, New York: Sperry Gyroscope Company, 1944. First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated). Hardcover. Very mild rubbing to spine head and foot, very gently bumped and rubbed corners, very light soiling to title page and front endpaper, light soiling to boards, else Very Good.. Dark green octavo or small quarto, 2-screw binding, iii, different page groupings, approx. 200 p, chiefly b&w illustrations (including diagrams); 24 cm. Compass, Electric, Technology.

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Bookseller: Bibliope by Calvello Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 88762
Title: Gyro-Compass Mark Xiv , Mod. I.
Author: Sperry Gyroscope Company
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very mild rubbing to spine head and foot, very gently bumped and rubbed corners, very light soiling to title page and front endp
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition (presumed; no earlier dates stated)
Publisher: Sperry Gyroscope Company
Place of Publication: Brooklyn, New York
Date Published: 1944

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