Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufacturers, Mining, and Engineering, 2 Volumes complete [Hardcover]
by ed. Charles Tomlinson
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South Lyon, Michigan, United States
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George Virtue, 1854. Hardcover. Acceptable. 0x0x0. 1854; London; 2 complete volumes; marbled paper covers with calf spine and corner coverings; both volumes are very worn; tape at both ends of spine on both books; raised bands on spine; repairs to all hinges have been made; good sections of leather has been chipped off the spine; boards showing through at edges and spines; marbled endpapers; page edges are marbled; Interior clean and unmarked; some pages have chips at the edges; V2 has a plate that is loose but laid-in; 4to, 9 3/4" - 12" Tall; 832 pages & 1051 pages; Additional shipping charges will be required
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- Title
- Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufacturers, Mining, and Engineering, 2 Volumes complete [Hardcover]
- Author
- ed. Charles Tomlinson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
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- 1
- Publisher
- George Virtue
- Date Published
- 1854
- Size
- 0x0x0
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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