Brass & Glass: Scientific Instrument Making Workshops in Scotland As Illustrated by Instruments from the Arthur Frank Collection at the Royal Museum by Clarke, T. N., Morrison-Low, A. D., Simpson, A. D. C - 1989

Edinburgh: National Museums of Scotland, 1989. xii, 320p., b/w illus., original stiff printed wrappers, quarto format.

National Museums of Scotland Publishing. Used - Very Good. 1989. Softcover. Quarto. xiv & 320 pp. Illustrated. Mild shelf wear and scuffing to wraps. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. Very Good. (Subject: Scientific Instruments).

[Edinburgh]: National Museums of Scotland, 1989. First Edition. Wraps. Near Fine. First Edition. xiii, 320 pages. 11 1/2 x 8 inches. Original illustrated wrappers. Small tear to the front wrapper at head of panel. Bright and clean internally. Wraps. From the reference library of Philip Stanley (collector, scientific instrument dealer) with his inventory number sticker on the front flyleaf. "Perhaps not surprisingly, the National Museums of Scotland possess the largest and most comprehensive collection of Scottish-made scientific instruments. An already strong collection was supplemented by that amassed by Mr. Arthur Frank which was part purchased, part generously donated to the Museums. This book documents that collection and provides hitherto ungathered material about the workships which constructed the instruments." (preface).

NMSE - Publishing Ltd, 1998. Book Soft cover. Very Good.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Edinburgh, Scotland: National Museums Of Scotland, 1989. Good. First edition, first printing. Large format paperback; size of covers 21 by 29.7cms). NO d/w, (as published). Now protected in a clear, archival, acetate d/w. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY ARTHUR FRANK, WHO FORMED THE COLLECTION, on title-page. Inscription reads, 'To/John Maddox/In appreciation/of your guidance/and encouragement/Arthur Frank/Nov 90'. xiii,320pp. Profusely illustrated with photographs and line drawings. A well-researched and authoritative study of scientific instrument making in Scotland based on the collection of Arthur Frank. With Index. Bruising to head of spine; five short edge tears to head of spine (longest 16mm); two small areas of loss of cellophane covering on front and rear panels; short edge tear (5mm) to base of spine; else a good only copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY ARTHUR FRANK. HEAVY PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT POSTAGE. ORDERS OUTSIDE OF UK MAY INCUR EXTRA COST..… Read More