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The History of the Microscope - Compiled from Original Instruments and Documents, Up to the Introduction of the Achromatic Microscope
by Clay, R. S.; Court, T. H
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0900470658
- ISBN 13
- 9780900470653
- Seller
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Topsfield, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
London: The Holland Press, 1975. Reprint. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. Reprint. xiv, [2-blank], 266 pp; 164 illus. Original blue cloth. 7 1/2 x 10 inches. Facsimile reprint of the original 1932 edition. Almost none of the usual rubbing to the dj. Dust jacket price clipped. Bright and clean internally. Top edges spotted/soiled. Cloth. A classic reference. First published in 1932, this book was compiled almost entirely from first hand studies of original instruments and documents. 164 illustrations, great descriptions of makers microscopes and how they were made, this is essential reference for every microscope collectors bookshelf. Garrison-Morton 271: "The best history of microscopes up to 1800.
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- Bookseller
- Kuenzig Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 29351
- Title
- The History of the Microscope - Compiled from Original Instruments and Documents, Up to the Introduction of the Achromatic Microscope
- Author
- Clay, R. S.; Court, T. H
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- ISBN 10
- 0900470658
- ISBN 13
- 9780900470653
- Publisher
- The Holland Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1975
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About Kuenzig Books
Kuenzig Books specializes in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). We handle ephemera and artifacts including early computer material, the history of communications, and other innovations that have affected the way we live and work. We also deal in scientific instruments (didactic and professional), a broad range of documentary photography and ephemera, and other eclectic material as luck and interest provides.
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