Geared to the Stars: The Evolution of Planetariums, Orreries and Astronomical Clocks
by King, Henry C. (with John R. Millburn)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good-
- ISBN 10
- 0802023126
- ISBN 13
- 9780802023124
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
Item Price
A$774.70
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About This Item
Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good-. 8-1/2 x 11 Cloth in DJ; 442pp; Slight scuffing, small mark & a tiny bit of edgewear to DJ, DJ protected by mylar sleeve, decorated endpapers, text unmarked, binding is tight, Near Fine/VG- condition. Unique, comprehensive reference work presents a complete history of geared planetary machines from Archimedes to present-day astronomical clocks based on personal examination of numerous machines, instruments and clocks in Europe and North America, as well as on study of the scientific literature. Includes bibliography and over 300 illustrations.
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- Book Happy Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010417
- Title
- Geared to the Stars: The Evolution of Planetariums, Orreries and Astronomical Clocks
- Author
- King, Henry C. (with John R. Millburn)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good-
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0802023126
- ISBN 13
- 9780802023124
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Date Published
- 1978
- Keywords
- science history planetariums clocks instruments machines astronomy
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science;
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