Descriptive Geometry with a Theory of Shadows and Of Perspective
by Heather, J.F., M.A., Late of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- VG/None
- Seller
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Auckland, New Zealand
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About This Item
London: Lockwood and Co., 1871. On front of cover: Weale's Rudimentary Series 76 Descriptive Geometry Price 2s. Complete title: The Elements of Mathematical Drawing (Third Course) Descriptive Geometry with a Theory of Shadows and of Perspective Extracted from the Principles and Practice of Isometrical Projection." Original olive green cloth on paperboards, gilt titles and blindstamped tiles and decoratives. Light age soiling and fading. Spine:replaced by Binder, inner hinges reinforced. Edges: moderate soiling and light browning; couple of tiny surface (insect) pinholes and scratches to foot. Front cover split 3/4 hinge. Few only old small foxings to a few pages margins mostly. Tiny insect chip to foot of a few pages bottom edges. All fldg charts clean & present. Binding is VG. 118p. New Edition Revised Partially Re-written. Hb. VG/None.
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- Bookseller
- BOOKMARK Ltd
(NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 042622
- Title
- Descriptive Geometry with a Theory of Shadows and Of Perspective
- Author
- Heather, J.F., M.A., Late of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG
- Jacket Condition
- None
- Edition
- New Edition Revised Partially Re-written
- Publisher
- Lockwood and Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1871
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science/Technical;
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