Hannay h ford (3 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. inscribed by author on FEP dated 1958, well preserved inner hinges, 88 pages with photo illustrations.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 88 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Inscribed by author to previous owner on front end paper. There is rubbing along the edge of the spine. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Have you ever heard that "size matters?" Well, the author of this very scarce book tells the human story of measurement from early day hunting and farming to latter day industry and the need for ever more precision. And, he accomplishes this task with humor and light-hearted style. Photo of author, and many photos or reproduced images of important persons, measuring devices, and other objects. Also, many humorous cartoon illustrations. Delightfully well written; Maroon covers made of a glossy hard stock pressed to look like leather; Front cover has a light crease, otherwise light to moderate wear. Binding tight, text clean; No title page, only a copyright page; Professional book seller with storefront since 1975. All orders carefully packaged and promptly shipped.…