New York: The Science Company, 1886. Articles by Famous Americans: J. WILLARD GIBBS: Multiple algebra. in Letters to the Editor: WILLIAM NORTH RICE: The eccentricity theory of the glacial period;HENRY B. BAKER: The causation of pneumonia; and E.W.EVANS: The sweating sickness. Another article:"A New Submarine Torpedo Boat" with illustration. ex.mus.numbers on front cover. mildly soiled. watermark along top edge of front cover and on first page top margin inside. watermark at spine hinge. small chipping around edges. Overall covers are Good. Interior is tight, clean and VG.. Wraps. Good. Illus. by Etching. Size: Approx. 7 1/4" x 10 1/4". Science.

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Bookseller: Bee Creek Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003656
Title: SCIENCE, August 27, 1886. Volume VIII. No. 186
Illustrator: Etching
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Good
Publisher: The Science Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1886
Keywords: J. Willard Gibbs, Algebra, William North Rice, Glacial Period, Hnery B. Baker. Pneumonia, Medicine, Sweating Sickness, E. W. Evans,
Bookseller catalogs: Medicine; Famous Americans; Geology; Ships/Boats; Mathematics;
Size: Size: Approx. 7 1/4" x 10 1/4"

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Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Soiled: Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Chipping: A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
VG: Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...