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On the Nature of the Universe (Penguin Classics)
by Lucretius (Latham, R. E. – Translator)
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good Condition
- ISBN 10
- 0140440186
- ISBN 13
- 9780140440188
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Penguin Books, Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1982. Reprint. Softcover (Illustrated). Very Good Condition. Introduction by translator, synopsis, select bibliography and index. Colour illustrated paperback binding white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. In this book the author takes issue with his society's materialistic and disillusioned age " ... to take comfort from the sanity of science" – from the rear panel blurb. Rubbing of the book edges with some small amount creasing to the front book corners. A little rubbing of the panels with tanning of the text block edges and age toning of the pages. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 264, [6] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Philosophy; Rome; Ancient (BC); ISBN: 0140440186. ISBN/EAN: 9780140440188. Inventory No: 0288168. . 9780140440188
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0288168
- Title
- On the Nature of the Universe (Penguin Classics)
- Author
- Lucretius (Latham, R. E. – Translator)
- Format/Binding
- Softcover (Illustrated)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0140440186
- ISBN 13
- 9780140440188
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Place of Publication
- Harmondsworth, Middlesex
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Scientific thought, ancient Roman, Philosophy Philosophy; Rome; Ancient (BC); Unbranded ISBN: 0140440186 EAN: 9780140440188 Lucretius (Latham, R. E. – Translator) On the Nature of the Universe (Penguin Classics)
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- philosophy;
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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- Blurb
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- Reprint
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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