The Repertory of Arts and Manufactures; Consisting of Original Communications, Specifications of Patent Inventions, and Selections of Useful Practical Papers from the Transactions of the Philosophical Societies of All Nations &c. &c.
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- A fine set, with only the very slightest of scattered foxing.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Printed for G. and T. Wilkie,, 1794-1799.. contemporary polished calf, neatly rebacked retaining original red and black leather spine labels.. A fine set, with only the very slightest of scattered foxing.. 8vo,. The Plate volume contains 223 fine engraved plates, many folding. A compilation of patent specifications and descriptions of methods and inventions in seemingly every field of human endeavor.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12552
- Title
- The Repertory of Arts and Manufactures; Consisting of Original Communications, Specifications of Patent Inventions, and Selections of Useful Practical Papers from the Transactions of the Philosophical Societies of All Nations &c. &c.
- Format/Binding
- Contemporary polished calf, neatly rebacked retaining original red and black leather spine labels.
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine set, with only the very slightest of scattered foxing.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for G. and T. Wilkie,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1794-1799.
- Pages
- 10 volumes in 5 plus Plates; 6 vols. altogether.
- Size
- 8vo,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Technology;
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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- Plate
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- G
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- Rebacked
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...