Modern Physics: Studies Historical and Philosophical
by Naville, Ernest (Downton, Henry  Translator)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Poor Condition
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
T. & T. Clark, Edinborough, 1884. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Poor Condition. preface by author, note by the translator. Dark brown coloured end pages. Dark purple coloured cloth covered boards with self embossed design to the edges of the covers with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. First published in France in 1882, and this being the first English edition. A history of the science of physics, with a large element of metaphysics thrown in for good measure. The book is definitely showing age and use  please see photograph /s. Bumping, rubbing and fraying of the back strip corners, book corners, where the underlying board is visible and rubbing of the lower book edges. Stains, multiple, to the front and rear panel, with very noticeable rubbing and flecking also noticeable. Heavy rubbing to either side of the back strip which also shows quite difficult fading. Uniform tanning and foxing of the text block edges with, surprisingly light age toning of the pages, albeit with some faint foxing throughout. The front and rear hinges have cracked  particularly the rear. Previous owners details to the top right-hand corner of the title page. This is the first edition in the English language. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [3], IV - XII, [1], 2 - 324, [8 titles from publishing] pages,. Deckled Front and Top Edge (rough cut). Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Science & Technology; Physics; France; 19th century; Inventory No: 0127740. .
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0127740
- Title
- Modern Physics: Studies Historical and Philosophical
- Author
- Naville, Ernest (Downton, Henry – Translator)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Poor Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- T. & T. Clark
- Place of Publication
- Edinborough
- Date Published
- 1884
- Keywords
- BZDB2 physics, history, studies, philosophical studies, 19th-century Science & Technology; Physics; France; 19th century; Unbranded Naville, Ernest (Downton, Henry  Translator) Modern Physics: Studies Historical and Philosophical
- Bookseller catalogs
- Physics;
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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