Encyclopedia of antique scientific instruments
Mills, John FitzMaurice, 1917-19911983
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Describes over 700 astronomical, navigational, chronological, linear, weight, volume, and temperature measuring devices. Includes an essay on the development of scientific instruments and appendices that discuss their preservation and care, and the identification of fakes.
Main title:
Encyclopedia of antique scientific instruments / by John FitzMaurice Mills.
Imprint:
New York, N.Y. : Facts on File, 1983.
Collation:
255 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 26 cm.
ISBN:
9780871967992 (hardback)
Dewey class:
681.750321
Local class:
681.7503
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
18470
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Reference | 681.7503 MIL | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |