Oxford University Press, New York, 1999. 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Fine. Book Signed by Author. Near Fine HB in Fine DJ, protected by archival polyester cover. Signed by author on plate attached to FEP: "Best wishes/[sign]" Third printing. xii, 316 p.: ill.; 24 cm. Black textured paper over boards w/bright silver title on spine. Corners sharp; minimal shelf wear along bottom edge. Text block is tight, bright and unmarked; in "as new" conditon. Unclipped DJ in "as new" condition. Size: Octavo (8vo; up to 9 3/4" / 20-25 cm tall). 316 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Category: SCIENCE; Light; Science & Technology. Signed by Author. ISBN: 0195108183. ISBN/EAN: 9780195108187. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 847. . 9780195108187

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Bookseller: Quaint Book Shop, IOBA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 847
Title: City of Light: The Story of Fiber Optics
Author: Hecht, Jeff
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine Condition
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 3rd Printing
ISBN 10: 0195108183
ISBN 13: 9780195108187
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1999
Keywords: BZDB22
Bookseller catalogs: SCIENCE; Light;

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