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1870 Wonderful Inventions: from the Mariner's Compass to the Electric Telegraph Cable
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Early Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Rebound
Early edition of this work. Containing a history of some of the most impressive inventions of men up to the later half of the nineteenth century, from the mariner's compass through to lighthouses and lifeboats, the thermometer, printing, clocks and watches, and much more. With numerous vignette engravings.
Written by antiquary John Timbs.
Condition
Rebound in half calf over marbled boards with marbled edges and endpapers, gilt tooling to spine and titles stamped in gilt to morocco spine label. Externally smart with minor shelf wear, lightly rubbed to back strip, joints, and extremities. Previous owner's gift inscription to front blank leaf dated 1872. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting to first and last few leaves affecting title page, pages otherwise generally bright and clean.
Very Good
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