Colonel James L Hansen / BILLINGS MICROSCOPE COLLECTION of the Medical Museum

Description: The BILLINGS MICROSCOPE COLLECTION of the Medical Museum Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Author: Hansen, Colonel James L ; Schrader, Captain William A. Jr. ; Cowan, Colonel William R., Henderson, Colonel Joshua E. ; Richards, Oscar W. ; Purtle, Helen R.; Ey, John A. Jr. Title: The BILLINGS MICROSCOPE COLLECTION of the Medical Museum Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Publication: Washington, D. C. American Registry of Pathology 1987 Edition: Later printing Description: [2], [1]-xx, [2], 244 pages. 7 7/8 inches by 10 1/4 inches. Light grey paper wrappers with green border, lettering, and microscope illustration. Later printing of the second and best edition published in 1974. 475 figures, mostly black and white photos of instruments. Pages are somewhat thinner than the original, with the textblock bulking 1/2 inch (the first printing bulks about 5/8 inches). Otherwise identical with a slightly different cover design. Minor rubbing and a few spots to the rear cover. Near Fine. Wraps. One of the standard references in the field. The microscope collection documented here is very diverse, having been started by Lieutenant John S. Billings, a medical officer of the US Army, and curator of the Army Medical Museum from 1883 to 1893 and extended through donations and acquisitions in the years since. It is very helpful for dating unknown microscopes by form, useful for collectors, dealers, and historians. This second edition contains an additional 32 pages of microscopes added to the collection since 1967. The many, many photographs, descriptions of each instrument (including dimensions) make this an essential reference for the collector, dealer, or historian. Seller ID: 12748 Subject: Microscopy, Scientific Instruments Kuenzig Books Topsfield MA USA Since 1996 Kuenzig Books has bought and sold rare and/or interesting items in many fields with a focus on 19th and 20th century Science, Technology, and Engineering. We are particularly interested in the History of Computing, and the speed with which the technological innovations of the 20th century have impacted the way we live. You'll discover some depth in Physics, Mathematics, Nobel Prize authors, Computing, Scientific Instruments, and Chemistry. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America), ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers), SNEAB (Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers), and IOBA (The Independent Online Booksellers Association). We often have material not listed here, please ask if you are looking for something specific. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs (if any) will be prior to bidding or buying if you are unfamiliar with this. We will not misrepresent the content or value of items on customs forms. We are not responsible for any customs delays, custom fees or any other related custom issues. Once we send shipping confirmation, be sure to check regularly with your local customs or post office to ensure that shipments are not returned "unclaimed". If packages are returned to us "unclaimed" we are happy to resend them but will require separate payment from you for the second shipping charge. Terms and Conditions If you have any questions, please ask before bidding. We package carefully so that your items get to you in the condition they were sent. We ship to PayPal verified addresses only. Any refund fees charged to us by PayPal for payments that don't match the verified addresses will be deducted from your refund. Delivery time frames can only be estimated and will depend on the service used, shipping origin, and destination. Payment All payments in US dollars. Payment must be received within 5 days. Please note that our prices on this venue are increased to reflect the fees charged here. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 155 USD

Location: Topsfield, Massachusetts

End Time: 2025-01-21T20:39:27.000Z

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