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Folio (320 x 215mm). (16) ll, including frontispiece, 618 pp, (14) ll. Engraved frontispiece, title in red and black with large engraved vignette, numerous engraved illustrations including large-format ones, and numerous woodcut illustrations, headpieces and initials, with final blank. Contemporary vellum, manuscript title on spine. Somewhat browned and with a small defect in the engraved title-page, but still in good condition, binding slightly bowed.
1893163107No place of publication.: 天眞堂. Tenshindō. Meiji 26 1893. A beautifully illustrated colour manuscript Meiji period "house geomancy" 家相 plan folded scale 1:50. On heavy good quality Japanese paper. Pop-up walls gate and some buildings turnable geomantic compass. Some creasing light soiling or browning but generally very good. 179 x 95cm. House divination originated in ancient China and became popular in Japan from the 19th century on. The idea of the house divination remains popular in Japan to this day. <br> <br>This beautiful sheet gives a detailed floor plan of a traditional Japanese house designed for a person of high status. This house was possibly on the grounds of Tenshindō in Yamanashi near Tokyoas Tenshindō is mentioned in the text. The 24 red lines which represent 24 hexagrams diverge from the central movable paper geomantic compass indicating 24 directions. The geomantic compass its range taking in the entire plan enables the planner to be certain that rooms and objects will be placed in such a way as to benefit the residents. By the same token the compass serves to make sure that planning does not work to the detriment of the residents. . [天眞堂]. [Tenshindō] unknown
178044929Paris, Moutard, Panckoucke, 1780. 4to. Contemp. full sprinckled calf with 5 raised bands on spine. Richly gilt compartments, title-and tomelabels with gilt lettering. ""Mémoires fe Mathematique et de Physique, Présentés à l'Academie des Sciences par divers Savans"", Tome VIII. XXIV,624 pp., 8 engraved plates a. 52 folded tables. (Entire volume offered). Van Swinden's work: pp. 1-576, 3 folded engraved plates and 52 folded tables.
178044929Paris Moutard Panckoucke 1780. 4to. Contemp. full sprinckled calf with 5 raised bands on spine. Richly gilt compartments title-and tomelabels with gilt lettering. "Mémoires fe Mathematique et de Physique Présentés à l'Academie des Sciences par divers Savans" Tome VIII. XXIV624 pp. 8 engraved plates a. 52 folded tables. Entire volume offered. Van Swinden's work: pp. 1-576 3 folded engraved plates and 52 folded tables. <br/><br/><em>First edition of Van Swinden's large work on magnetism and the function of the compass and the variability of magnetic needles. It also explained the diurnal variation of the earth's magnetic force.In 1767 van Swinden obtained the chair of philosophy logic and metaphysics at Franekar University. He studied all the popular scientific topics of the period especially magnetism electricity meteorolgy and chemistry and corresponded with many leading scientists including Bonnet Euler Deluc J. C. Wilcke Bertholon and Lalande. His Tentamen de magnete 1772 dealt with his mathematical theory of magnetism and in 1777 he and Coulomb shared the gold medal of the Paris Academy of Sciences for a very detailed prize essay on magnetism Recherches sur les aiguilles aimantées. the essay offered.Poggendorff II 1057 </em> hardcover
ria9781474320382_inpHardback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Redgrave''s Health and Safety is a leading authority on health and safety law and practice. It sets out key legislation in the field of health and safety at work including commentary on significant Acts and Regulations; references to b hardcover
0865734917-11-18Compass Labs Inc. Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Compass Labs Inc. unknown
Paperback This a new rleased book that ships from publishers. Pls. allow a minimum of 4 - 6 weeks for deliervy.
18095742P., Nicolle, 1809, un volume in 8 relié en cartonnage bradel rose (reliure de l'époque) (légèrement frottée), 16pp., 269pp., 6pp., (1)
1j1005Aus ca. 1900. Kann laut Hinweistafel mit "Master Compass" verbunden werden. Originalstück unknown
Volume in 4° piccolo cartonato alla bodoniana, sguardie, 272 pp. complessive di estratti delle Memorie della Pontificia Accademia dei nuovi Lincei (dalla pagina 77 alla 178 del vol. IX, dalla 131 alla 218 dello stesso vol. parte seconda, dalla 51 alla 72 del XVI vol., dalla 6 alla 17 del XVII, dalla 1 alla 52 del XX ed infine dalla 57 alla 75 del XXIII volume). Il più completo ed esaustivo saggio sulla storia della bussola nautica redatto da uno degli studiosi più apprezzati del magnetismo. Opera rara, soprattutto completa degli articoli connessi, editi nel prosieguo degli anni. In più che bello stato, davvero notevole.
Cm. 18,3, cart. decorato, pag. 57 (1 c.b.) (12); 32 ( 1 carta di errata) più 1 tavola rip. f.t.. Piacevole trattato sulla presunta invenzione di un orologio atto a rilevare longitudine e latitudine, in vero all'epoca sconfessato da più parti. Raro. Un solo esemplare censito. Ottimo esemplare. NON in Riccardi; NON in Ditisheim.
20 pages. Features: How They Keep Horse Racing Honest - Science Invades the Sport - article with photos; Why Protestants Mourn Pope John; Zenith TV ad; The Fort Henry Guards - article with colour photos; Birth of a Stamp - Ernst Roch and Canada's new Five Cent Stamp featuring the Queen - article and great photos; Boy Scout Shadow Compass. Somewhat above-average wear. A worthy vintage copy. Book
1994022117Kansas City Missouri: Andrews and McMeel 1994. BRAND NEW in perfect condition. Still sealed in the publisher's clear plastic shrink wrap. Purchased by a pop-up/movable book collector from a new book store upon first publication and never opened. Bright shiny and clean. NO creases. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. Fresh and crisp - obviously never opened. Full color illustrations throughout. This copy was purchaed at the Smithsonian Institution's gift shop at Christmastime and has the original "Christmas at the Smithsonian" supplement still sealed in a clear plastic pouch attached to the book's rear cover. The supplement begins: "Objects and accouterments illustrating how Americans celebrate Christmas are featured in our Division of Domestic Life collections " Can be used year after year. From the front cover: "Sets Up in an Instant. No Assembly Needed. Open Each Numbered Flap to Discover One of 24 Special Holiday Scenes." Oversize Softcover i.e. stiff card covers. 12" wide by 11.25" tall. This large book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments but only the standard charge for media mail. Copyright 1994. Oversize Softcover. New in shrinkwrap. Great Packaging Fast Shipping. Andrews and McMeel Paperback
1910110268Anschütz & Co, Kiel, Germany., 1910. 103 S. with lots of illustrations, pictures and tables. Gr.-8°, gebundene Ausgabe, Leinen
184587644X.Gmap. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
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ria9781399513890_inpHardback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; A practical guide to drafting written pleadings in Scottish civil courts. hardcover
GOR002061338Paperback. Very Good. paperback
1904766048.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
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Kuppig, Christopher J., eIn Pristine Condition. unknown
2001Q-1564773787Martingale and Company 2001-05-01. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Martingale and Company paperback
2001Q-0865734259Creative Pub Intl 2001. Spiral-bound. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Creative Pub Intl unknown
