The Circle of the Sciences: A Series of Treatises on the Principles of Science, with their Application to Practical Pursuits. Volume V: Navigation.
by Young, Professor; Breen, H.; Scoffern, Dr. & Lowe, E.J.:
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London & Glasgow: Richard Griffin & Co, 1860 First edition. Hardcover book . Library binding of red cloth with gilt title to spine. 598pp, octavo. With b&w engraved figures and illustrations in text throughout. With sections on nautical astronomy, practical astronomy and meteorology. Very Good. Library stamp to title page only (Engineer's Institution?). Clean covers with some patchy fading, some light marks and browning to prelims. 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 V: Navigation.
- Author
- Young, Professor; Breen, H.; Scoffern, Dr. & Lowe, E.J.:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London & Glasgow: Richard Griffin & Co, 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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