London England: Frank Cass and Co Limited, 1968. The exposition of 1851 or views of the industry, the science, and the government, of England is the second edition with additions of 1851 reprinted in 1968. An excellent work chapter headings include: the introduction, error respecting the interchange of commodities, of societies, origin of the exposition of 1851, object and use of the exposition, limits, site and construction of the building, prices, prizes, juries etc., ulterior objects, intrigue of science, calculated engines, position of science, the press, party, rewards of merit, and an excellent appendix inclusive the 11th chapter of Mr. Weld's history of the royal society and excellent book of 289 pages 1 off the Cass library of science and public affairs number two in the series, A FINE COPY. This book is POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY . .Please email for further details. Not Signed or Inscribed. First Edition 1851 this edition 1968. Blue Cloth. FINE ( AS BRAND NEW)/No Jacket. Illus. by No Illustrations. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". HARDBACK.

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Bookseller: Bookfarm (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005544
Title: The Exposition of 1851
Author: Charles Babbage
Illustrator: No Illustrations
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New FINE ( AS BRAND NEW)
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Edition 1851 this edition 1968
ISBN 10: 0714616206
ISBN 13: 9780714616209
Publisher: Frank Cass and Co Limited
Place of Publication: London England
Date Published: 1968
Keywords: GREAT BRITAIN_INDUSTRIES_HISTORY GREAT BRITAIN_POLITICS ANDscience industry government, Commerce
Bookseller catalogs: Local History; Scholastic Interest; Chemistry; Engineering; Science; A CASS;
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾"

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