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1952Broch?. 220 pages.
1968Broch?. 249 pages.
1954Broch?. 194 pages. Jaquette d?fra?chie.
1949Broch?. 318 pages. Jaquette.
1973Broch?. 269 pages. Quelques annotations.
1955Broch?. 217 pages.
1954Broch?. 222 pages.
1961Cartonn?. 175 pages.
1938Broch?. 244 pages.
1962Broch?. 406 pages.
1955Cartonnage de l'?diteur. 101 pages. 21 x 27 cm.
1955Reliure toile. 2 volumes 345 + 306 pages. 21 x 27,5 cm.
1955Broch?. 57 + 108 pages. Jaquette. 22,5 x 28 cm.
1992Broch?. 244 pages.
1990Broch?. 197 pages.
First edition, 8vo (195 x 120 mm), [16], 4, 323, [25]pp., with errata leaf and advert leaf at end, cont. ownership inscription of "Christ's Hospital English Library 1787" written in ink on title, crossed through in red ink with the word "cancelled" at head of title page, 9 engraved plates, dedicated To the Right Honourable Thomas Thynne, Lord Viscount of Wetmouth with his engraved coat of arms on dedication leaf, slight brown stain to fore-edge of first four leaves, cont. calf, upper cover detached, split down central spine. With the variant imprint of "London: Printed for Edward Symon, over-against the Royal-Exchange in Cornhill". This esteemed and popular book on hydrostatics and pneumatics is an enlarged version of the private lectures given by the author. The section on hydrostatics contains chapters on syphons and pumps, as well as two chapters on fire-engines. The second part on pneumatics has chapters on the barometer, the heart and circulation of the blood, smoky chimneys, the causes of thunder and meteors, &c. There is also, an interesting chapter (pp.159-170) "On the Art of Diving", with a description of a diving bell and suit and the auxiliary apparatus required, all illustrated on plate VIII. Alston, 111, 507; Bibliotheca Mechanica p. 72; Rouse, Historic Writings on Hydraulics, 120.
In-8, 256p.
1963The extracts chosen for this anthology have been taken from articles in editions published during the first 100 years of the Encyclopaedia Britannica's continuous existence, that is , from the first edition of 1768-71 to the eight of 1853-60. Ochre cloth covers.
1984Books shows light shelf wear only with slightly curled corners; text/interior is clean and unmarked in any way. No creasing to covers or spine. 537 pages with occasional illustrations. Inside back cover and back of last page has news article pasted down. Inscribed by Peter Hochachka to Peter Stewart on free front endpaper.
1977Ex-library book with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 280 pages, from the reference section of the library, book shows very little wear and is Fine from the table of contents to the last page.
1962Book is in excellent condition with creaseless covers and spine. Binding is fragile but square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes except a tiny bit of chipping at edges, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind on age-toned paper. The glue in this perfect bound book is over 50 years old and is likely fragile.
1962Book is in excellent condition. Binding is fragile but square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes except for Very slight chipping at edges, text/interior is on age-toned paper and clean and free of marking of any kind.
1961Book is in excellent condition with creaseless covers. Binding is fragile but square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes except for Very slight chipping at edges, text/interior is on age-toned paper and clean and free of marking of any kind. Cover by Bob Maguire.
1961Book is in excellent condition with creaseless covers. Binding is fragile but square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes except for Very slight chipping at edges, text/interior is on age-toned paper and clean and free of marking of any kind. Cover by Jack Thruston. The glue in this perfect bound book is over 50 years old and is likely fragile. " The powerful surge of Man -- as he conquers his Earth and Woman!"
