LONGITUDE - TRUE 1ST ISSUE
by SOBEL DAVA
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Fourth Estate, 1996. First Edition. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket. UK hardback first edition, first impression. A near fine book in near fine unclipped dust wrapper. The book shows no names, inscriptions or stamps etc. The jacket shows no loss or tears.True 1st issue with the 1 in the printers key. A nice clean copy complete with the original publishers colour promo bookmark
Synopsis
The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time.“No novelist could improve on the elements of Dava Sobel’s Longitude. . . a book as intricate and elegant as one of [Harrison’s] own magnificent timepieces” – Newsweek“[Ms Sobel] has a remarkable ability to tell a story with clarity and perfect pacing. . . This is a gem of a book.” – Christopher Lehmantn-Haupt, The New York Times“She offers us nothing, in short, but measured, nearly perfect story, and extraordinary book” – Washington Post Book World“Anyone with an interest in history or inthings maritime should consider Longitude. This fascinating volume. . . brings alive the 18th century.” – USA Today
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Details
- Bookseller
- Goldeneye Rare Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 856546485
- Title
- LONGITUDE - TRUE 1ST ISSUE
- Author
- SOBEL DAVA
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Jacket Condition
- Dust Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Fourth Estate
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1996
Terms of Sale
Goldeneye Rare Books
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About the Seller
Goldeneye Rare Books
Biblio member since 2003
Grimsby, Lincolnshire
About Goldeneye Rare Books
We are long established full time professional booksellers. Our emphasis is on condition and customer satisfaction. We are proud to say that in all our years trading on line we have never had a complaint. We specialise in UK first editions, crime fiction & signed books with prices to suit all pockets.
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