Description: Hardcover. 8vo. Published by C. Arthur Pearson Ltd, London, 1903. 346 pgs. Illustrated with 25 illustrations. Second Edition. Bound in red cloth covers with pictorial design on top cover and spine in blue, green, black and white, with gilt titles; top edge gilt. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. Bookplate present to the FFEP. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. The object of this book is to set before young people in a bright and interesting way, and without the use of technical language, accounts of some of the latest phases of modern invention; and also to introduce them to recent discoveries of which the full development is yet to be witnessed. Archibald Williams 1903 The Romance Of Modern Invention Victorian Binding HC Description Up For Sale Today is The Romance Of Modern Invention Containing Interesting Descriptions In Non-technical Language Of Wireless Telegraphy, Liquid Air, Modern Artillery, Submarines, Dirigible Torpedoes, Solar Motors, Airships, Etc., Etc. by Archibald Williams Hardcover. 8vo. Published by C. Arthur Pearson Ltd, London, 1903. 346 pgs. Illustrated with 25 illustrations. Second Edition. Bound in red cloth covers with pictorial design on top cover and spine in blue, green, black and white, with gilt titles; top edge gilt. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. Bookplate present to the FFEP. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. The object of this book is to set before young people in a bright and interesting way, and without the use of technical language, accounts of some of the latest phases of modern invention; and also to introduce them to recent discoveries of which the full development is yet to be witnessed. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Our goal is to provide the best books for the lowest prices. We understand that you have more choices than ever to buy books, so we strive to provide the best service, accurate descriptions, the cheapest shipping and the best customer service in the realm of bookselling. Thank you for visiting this listing and we hope to see you again soon! Book formats and corresponding sizes Name Abbreviations Leaves Pages Approximate cover size (width × height) inches cm folio 2º or fo 2 4 12 × 19 30.5 × 48 quarto 4º or 4to 4 8 9½ × 12 24 × 30.5 octavo 8º or 8vo 8 16 6 × 9 15 × 23 duodecimo or twelvemo 12º or 12mo 12 24 5 × 7⅜ 12.5 × 19 sextodecimo or sixteenmo 16º or 16mo 16 32 4 × 6¾ 10 × 17 octodecimo or eighteenmo 18º or 18mo 18 36 4 × 6½ 10 × 16.5 trigesimo-secundo or thirty-twomo 32º or 32mo 32 64 3½ × 5½ 9 × 14 quadragesimo-octavo or forty-eightmo 48º or 48mo 48 96 2½ × 4 6.5 × 10 sexagesimo-quarto or sixty-fourmo 64º or 64mo 64 128 2 × 3 5 × 7.5 ALL ITEMS ARE DESCRIBED TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY! PLEASE CHECK ALL THE PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING! PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN FOUR (4) DAYS OF THE INVOICE! Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are typically collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" as US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. (This is a felony in the United States) Create your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
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Author: Archibald Williams
Binding: Hardcover
Character Family: The Romance Of Modern Invention
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Place of Publication: London
Publisher: C. Arthur Pearson Ltd
Region: Europe
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Subject: Children's
Topic: Invention
Year Printed: 1903