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Reflections on the decline of science in England and on some of its causes / [by] Charles Babbage
by Babbage, Charles (1791-1871)
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- ISBN 13
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Shannon : Irish University Press, 1971. Fine Facsimile Reprint Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 228 pages; Facsimile reprint of 1st ed., London: B. Fellowes and J. Booth, 1830. xvi, 228p. ; 23cm. Subjects: Royal Society (Great Britain). Science - History - Great Britain.
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- Title
- Reflections on the decline of science in England and on some of its causes / [by] Charles Babbage
- Author
- Babbage, Charles (1791-1871)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Fine Facsimile Reprint Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0716515784
- ISBN 13
- 9780716515784
- Publisher
- Shannon : Irish University Press
- Place of Publication
- Shannon, Ireland
- Date Published
- 1971
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