troughton edward (8 resultados)

Stapled. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Covers by John Hyde Phillips, Sgt. Edward A. Lane, Rauschert J. Karl & T Patston Ilustrador. First Edition. The May 24 & 31 & June 7 & 14, 1941 issues of the Saturday Evening Post. Fiction includes most notably parts 3 - 6 of 7 of The Body in the Library, a Miss Marple mystery by Agatha Christie, The Tall Men, a short story by William Faulkner (5/31), and That's a Woman for You!, a short story by Erle Stanley Gardner (5/31). Other fiction includes The Good Picker, a short story by Steven Vincent Benet (5/24), parts 4 - 6 of 6 (conclusion) of The Captain from Connecticut, a novel by C S Forester set at the tail end of the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812 (5/24, 5/31 & 6/7), part 1 of 8 of Silver Spoon (6/14), a novel by Clarence Budington Kelland, and others. Articles include Me and Shakespeare, an article by boxing champion Gene Tunney on how the classics helped him win (5/24), two sports articles in the 6/7 issue - one on golf by Gene Sarazen, and another on Billy Conn's preparation for his heavyweight title fight with Joe Louis, and Showdown in the Pacific, an article by Edgar Snow before Pearl Harbor talking about the inevitability of war with Japan (5/31). Cover art by John Hyde Phillips (5/24 - Sweep it Under the Rug - ethnic), Sgt. Edward A. Lane (5/31 - Air Force Photographers), Rauschert J. Karll (6/7 - Not a Keeper) & T Patston (6/14 - June Bride, 1941). Condition issues include: 5/24 - missing back cover, stains at the bottom left of pages 117 - 120 & small spots on a few other pages; 5/31 - wear to the covers including chips, closed tears, top right corner chip to the front cover, and wear at the spine; 6/7 - wear at the edges of the front cover with some closed tears at the spine; and 6/14 - light wear. A nice set with serial installments and short stories by a prominent & collectible authors plus numerous ads and articles that display the atmosphere around the beginnings of WW II. .

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1809 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 52 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 52.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1809 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 44 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Condición: Gut. 41 P. Inside Paper lightly bronzy, one page at the bottom with a little hole, in places slightly blotchy, tables and engravings strong blotchy. English Language. deu B06-01-05C|13|9964BB Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 444 27,5 x 22 cm. New Hardcover with gilt back. Lightly blotchy.

(London, W. Bulmer and Co., 1809). 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1809 - Part I. Pp. 105-145 and 3 fine engraved plates, showing instruments. First appearance of the importent description of the division of the circle, invented by Troughton.One of Troughton's most important contributions was a method of dividing a circle. His paper on this, An account of the method of dividing astronomical and other instruments by ocular inspection in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in 1809 won him the Copley medal of the Royal Society. In this invention is described in detail and also put into context. "Troughton made many contributions to the development of instrument making: in 1788 an improvement of Hadley's quadrant" in 1790 a mercurial pendulum" and in 1796 a refined version of the Borda, or reflecting circle. He was responsible for substituting spider web filaments for hair or wire in his optical instruments.Troughton's most notable achievement was the improvement of the method of dividing a circle. His paper on this in 1809 won him the Copley Medal from the Royal Society, which elected him as fellow the following year."(DSB). - Poggendorff II: 1140.

(London, W. Bulmer and Co., 1809). 4to. No wrappers as extracted from "Philosophical Transactions" 1809 - Part I. Pp. 105-145 and 3 fine engraved plates, showing instruments. First appearance of the importent description of the division of the circle, invented by Troughton.One of Troughton's most important contributions was a method of dividing a circle. His paper on this, An account of the method of dividing astronomical and other instruments by ocular inspection in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in 1809 won him the Copley medal of the Royal Society. In this invention is described in detail and also put into context. "Troughton made many contributions to the development of instrument making: in 1788 an improvement of Hadley's quadrant" in 1790 a mercurial pendulum" and in 1796 a refined version of the Borda, or reflecting circle. He was responsible for substituting spider web filaments for hair or wire in his optical instruments.Troughton's most notable achievement was the improvement of the method of dividing a circle. His paper on this in 1809 won him the Copley Medal from the Royal Society, which elected him as fellow the following year."(DSB). - Poggendorff II: 1140.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1822. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 40, Pages:- 125, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 40 125.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1809. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol: - , Pages: - 52, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 52 52.