The Circle of the Sciences: A Series of Treatises on the Principles of Science, with their Application to Practical Pursuits. Volume VIII: The Mathematical Sciences.
by Young & Twisden, J.F., Professors; & Jardine, Alexander:
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London : Charles Griffin & Co, c.1860 New edition. Preface dated 1854, though this is probably a few years later. Hardcover book . Attractive pictorial royal blue cloth with gilt titles to spine, and gilt title to front with gilt motifs in circle around it, as well as blind stamped decorations to front and back boards. 454pp & 56pp, octavo. Yellow endpapers. With small b&w engraved figures in text. Ex-Library of the Institution of Civil Engineers (nice engraved blue label to front pastedown, and circular stamp to title page). Clean covers with bumped & rubbed corners and spine ends, gilt to front bright, that to spine dulled. Pages clean but with tanning to some sections (variable paper?), top closed edges darkened. Pictures available.
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- David Ford Books
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- Title
- The Circle of the Sciences: A Series of Treatises on the Principles of Science, with their Application to Practical Pursuits. Volume VIII: The Mathematical Sciences.
- Author
- Young & Twisden, J.F., Professors; & Jardine, Alexander:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Charles Griffin & Co, c.1860
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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