London: Jonathan Cape, 1973 first UK edn, DW unclipped but with some small areas of discolouration, rear panel has small puncture in the joint, and some surface scoring, edges slightly rubbed or soiled still VG- though, Book top edge dusted blue, other closed edges slightly foxed, top corner edge of first few pages yellowed 346pp text generally VG and clean. "An original and stimulating adventure story for the mind, NINE CHAINS TO THE MOON exhibits the unique daring of Mr. Fuller's ideas which have led to the invention of his Geodesic dome and to other revolutionary results of his Dymaxion principles in design, architecture, and engineering."" a guide to the future, an intellectual balance sheet, a universal inventory of civilization, an appraisal of man's habit's of thought, a provocative argument for a streamlined future in which man will divert to his own purpost the trends of progress.".. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7? - 9? tall.

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Bookseller: Fortuna Books (NZ)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 012341
Title: Nine Chains to the Moon
Author: FULLER R Buckminster
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0224008005
ISBN 13: 9780224008006
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1973
Keywords: buckminster fuller geometry architect geography economics
Bookseller catalogs: PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION Modern, Mysticism;

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VG: Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
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