Francis Place and the Early History of Greenwich Observatory
by Howse, Derek
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/No Dust Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0882020315
- ISBN 13
- 9780882020310
- Seller
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
New York NY: Watson Pub Intl, 1975. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Oblong hardcover, 64 pp. w/12 b&w plates and 11 b&w photos/figures. Short survey history of the royal observatory at Greenwich distinguished by wonderful b&w illustrations. Book Condition : Good, ex-college science library; no text marks; bookplate inside front cover; catalog labels on bottom left front cover and rear free end paper; light soiling/rubbing to covers. No Dust Jacket..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Adamstown Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 222416
- Title
- Francis Place and the Early History of Greenwich Observatory
- Author
- Howse, Derek
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0882020315
- ISBN 13
- 9780882020310
- Publisher
- Watson Pub Intl
- Place of Publication
- New York NY
- Date Published
- 1975
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science & Technology;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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About the Seller
Adamstown Books
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
About Adamstown Books
Adamstown Books is an online antiquarian and used book dealer in Lancaster PA. Our presence began in Adamstown, aka America's Antiques Capital. The Adamstown tradition is boosted by our proximity to the emerging antiques presence in Columbia PA, and the rich religious and cultural history of Lancaster County and Pennsylvania. With Gettysburg a 1 1/2 hour drive away, the American Civil War is naturally one of our key categories.
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