Scientific Instruments in Art and History
by Michel, Henri
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/good +
- Seller
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Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
London: Barrie and Rockliff, 1967. First English language edition. Hardcover. Very Good/good +. Translated by R.E.W. Maddison and Francis R. Madisson. Ever wondered what a Waywiser looks like? How about Polyhedral Sundials? My personal favorite is the gilt-bronze Octant with the cherub in the middle. This fascinating book on scientific instruments of Art and History is nicely illustrated in both full-page and part-page color photographs, as well as b/w line drawings. Each item is described, along with background information on how such items were used in the past. Included is a Select Biliography and List of Important Collections. 9"x11.5"; 208 pages. The dust jacket, now protect by a mylar jacket, has numerous chips to the edges, signioficant toning to edge of text block, as well. Pages are unmarked and clean. Off-white cloth covers.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Palmer Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 97
- Title
- Scientific Instruments in Art and History
- Author
- Michel, Henri
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First English language edition
- Publisher
- Barrie and Rockliff
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1967
- Keywords
- Science, Art, Historical Scientific Instruments, Henri Michel
Terms of Sale
Palmer Books
30 day refund, with notification of seller. Return shipping cost included if item is reported damaged, or not as described.
About the Seller
Palmer Books
Biblio member since 2009
Winston Salem, North Carolina
About Palmer Books
I am an independent bookseller and I have sold books online since 1999. My primary focus is non-fiction - including books about books, books about art and collectibles, and illustrated books.
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