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The Science of Mechanics in the Middle Ages
by Clagett, Marshall
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1959. A "guide and source book for the development of mechanics in the period before Galileo", including original Latin texts, translations, and extensive commentary. Fourth of the UW's 'Publications in Medieval Science' series. Stout hardcover in jacket, as pictured; full navy cloth, gilt titling. Light wear to book, one corner bumped; jacket shows light edgewear, minor chipping, a couple of short tears, light tanning; evidently a University file copy, stamped 'Received Sep 15 1959 President's Office' on top page edge; pages lightly tanned. Text clean; xxix, blank, 711 pages; index, bibliography, appendices, figures, 9 b/w plates (reproductions of manuscripts) as called for. A surcharge for expedited or international shipping of this oversize book may be required; please inquire for an accurate quote.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 7¼" by 10".
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- u0503
- Title
- The Science of Mechanics in the Middle Ages
- Author
- Clagett, Marshall
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Place of Publication
- Madison
- Date Published
- 1959
- Keywords
- History of Science, Medieval Studies, Natural Philosophy, Physics
- Size
- 7¼" by 10"
Terms of Sale
Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
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About the Seller
Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
Biblio member since 2006
Beloit, Wisconsin
About Bookworks MWABA, IOBA
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- First Edition
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