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This is a profusely illustrated, antique book of "science and invention" - "THE FIRESIDE UNIVERSITY for Home Circle Study and Entertainment" by John McGovern. 1912; Union Publishing House; Chicago and Philadelphia. The book features marbled page edges on all sides of the text block and decorative floral end papers. Richly illustrated with figures, drawings, and photographs throughout (many of which are full-page). From the Publisher's Preface: "We believe no other such book exists, and we present this work for the inspection of the people, sincerely hoping that it may interest them, as being strictly in accord with the trend of modern general intellectual progress." The contents are as follows: Outposts of Science; Electricity; The X-Ray; Compressed Air; Grain and Grain Foods; Butter, Cheese, etc.; Fruit; Nuts; Spices; Coffee, Tea, etc.; Meat, etc.; Pickles, Vinegar, etc.; Salt; The Spectroscope; Chemistry; Sugar; Life; Modern Photography; Light and Heat; Ice; Our Clothes; India Rubber; Needles and Pins; Glass; Paper; China, etc.; Matches; Astronomy. Condition: The front cover has a light stain at the bottom edge, and a thin 1" scuff line near the right edge. Clean spine. Tiny stain at the right edge of the back cover. There is a 1" tear to the cloth at the top edge of the front cover. Tiny cloth tear at the bottom-left corner of the back cover. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. The paper between the rear end paper and pastedown has a 1 1/4" split near the spine. Both covers are firmly attached. Nice interior - the pages are clean with only some light foxing to the frontispiece and title page. "Discard" stamped in ink on the front pastedown. Overall the book is in Very Good condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1711033966327
Titel: The Fireside University for Home Circle ...
Verlag: Union Publishing House
Erscheinungsdatum: 1912
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Very Good
Auflage: Illustrated Edition
Anbieter: Henry E. Lehrich, Allentown, PA, USA
Cloth Bound. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: None Issued. . Revised Edition. x+561+index. Brown cloth, gilt lettering and decoration to cover and spine, blind-stamping to covers, marbled edges, floral endpapers. .Great Black and white pictures and illustrations The author traces the advancement of science and industry across a broad spectrum from chemistry and electricity to pickles and vinegar.thick book will be shipped boxed. weekness of front hinge some roughness to bottom edge of front cover. and lower edge of spine see pictures. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 96762
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Granada Bookstore, IOBA, Woodlawn, IL, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good +. Revised Edition. Originally Published 1898. Bound In Brown Cloth With Gilt Stamped Title On The Front. Marbled Edges. Decorative Endpapers. Oval Shaped Ownership Stamp On The Back Of The Ffep. Moderate Edge Wear With The Corners Lightly Bumped. Sound Hinges. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 029618
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: THE OLD LIBRARY SHOP, Bethlehem, PA, USA
Hard Cover. Zustand: good. revised ed. 561pp + index; brown cover with gilt lettering & decoration on front & faded on spine; green patterned endpages; many b/w glossy plates & other b/w ils; b/w glossy frontis of the author; paper over front hinge is tearing with webbing in evidence; wear to extrems of cover; corners bumped. Hardcover. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 153386
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Buchpark, Trebbin, Deutschland
Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 288 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 6697041/2
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Old Bookshelf, Wilmington, DE, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Revised Edition. x+561+index. Brown cloth, gilt lettering and decoration to cover and spine, blind-stamping to covers, marbled edges, floral endpapers. Unusual to find this book in such clean and sound condition. The author traces the advancement of science and industry across a broad spectrum from chemistry and electricity to pickles and vinegar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 000951
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Prominent Books, Hereford, ABBEY, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Next day dispatch (mon-fri). Please note orders sent to Netherlands or Sweden take slightly longer than the Amazon estimated delivery date. Same day/next day dispatch (mon-fri) all items checked before dispatch, Handled and sent out with care. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers mon0000157746
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive history of technology and scientific advancement, exploring the origins and development of everything from the telegraph to the incandescent light bulb. The author traces the evolution of these and many other groundbreaking inventions, providing insights into the scientific principles that underpin them. By examining the lives of the inventors and the challenges they faced, the book delves into the interplay between scientific discovery and human ingenuity. This volume is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the impact that technology has had on our world, and the role that curiosity and perseverance play in the advancement of human knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333607982_0
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: Antiques & Art, Piedmont, SD, USA
HC. Zustand: very good, cover spotted. 543 Information on invention, discovery, industry, and art. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 12761
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LX-9781333607982
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar
Anbieter: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. B/W sketches, drawings, etc. (illustrator). all edges heavy gilt; black c w/;gilt titles; decoratibe gilt end papers; 543 clean, unmarked pages+index. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 082757
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar