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THE EVOLUTION OF USEFUL THINGS : How Everyday Artefacts - from Forks & Pins to Paper Clips & Zippers - Came to be as They are by Henry PETROSKI - 1993
by Henry PETROSKI
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THE EVOLUTION OF USEFUL THINGS : How Everyday Artefacts - from Forks & Pins to Paper Clips & Zippers - Came to be as They are
by Henry PETROSKI
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London: Pavilion Books Limited, 1993 "Petroski couples his technical tales with social history, all put together in a dry but fascinating style". etc. PAPERBACK, 288 pages, illustrated, all-round clean & in good condition, minor shelf wear, packed securely, prompt dispatch. . Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall..
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- ISBN 10 1857931041
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- Publisher Pavilion Books Limited
- Place of Publication London
- Date Published 1993
- Keywords INVENTIONS
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EVOLUTION OF USEFUL THINGS
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Pavilion Books. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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THE EVOLUTION OF USEFUL THINGS
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London: Pavilion Books, 1993. 288pp. Red cloth, gilt. Rear end-papers torn. No fading or inscriptions.. 1st edition. hard back. V.g./No d.j.. large 8vo.
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The Evolution of Useful Things
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London: Pavilion. 1993. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine copy in Very Good dustjacket. Dustjacket is now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Black & White Photographs and Drawings. 288 pages. Examines commonplace objects e.g. forks, pins, paper clips, zippers, etc. and reveals them as the marvellous feats of engineering they really are. Throughout the book familiar objects serve to illustrate the general principles behind the evolution of all products of invention and engineering. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st UK Edition. Hardback.
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