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The Scientific Reinterpretation of Form; [Cornell History of Science Series]
by Emerton, Norma E
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/near fine
- Seller
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Walnut Creek, California, United States
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About This Item
Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First printing, large octavo size, 318 pp. From the jacket flap: "The book traces the development of the concept of form - one of the most important and persistent elements in natural philosophy - from its origins in Plato and Aristotle to the beginnings of the nineteenth century."
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full blue cloth over boards, gilt lettering on the spine, a few black-and-white illustrations and charts; large octavo size (9 1/2" by 6 3/8"), 318 pages. The dust jacket is unclipped (and unpriced), summary of book on both flaps, short author bio on back flap.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, and as new. The dust jacket near fine, clean, remarkably free of edgewear other than a few light creases at the bottom; spine lightly sunned, else fine.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full blue cloth over boards, gilt lettering on the spine, a few black-and-white illustrations and charts; large octavo size (9 1/2" by 6 3/8"), 318 pages. The dust jacket is unclipped (and unpriced), summary of book on both flaps, short author bio on back flap.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, and as new. The dust jacket near fine, clean, remarkably free of edgewear other than a few light creases at the bottom; spine lightly sunned, else fine.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Swan's Fine Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- CNJL2482
- Title
- The Scientific Reinterpretation of Form; [Cornell History of Science Series]
- Author
- Emerton, Norma E
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Place of Publication
- Ithaca
- Date Published
- 1984
- Keywords
- Science, Greeks, Natural Philosophy
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