Description: A FASCINATING HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY FROM THE 1930s GREAT INVENTIONSBy Charles Greeley Abbot History of Railways, Steam Engines, Dynamos, Airplanes, Wireless Telegraphy, Farm Machinery, etc. etc. 184 Illustrations, including 123 Full-page plates. 1934 edition. Clean and tightly bound book in VG+ condition.Description: Charles Greeley Abbot GREAT INVENTIONS Smithsonian Scientific Series (Washington D.C.), 1934 (first published in 1932); 6 x 9 in., 383 pp.123 full-page illustrations 61 figures in text. Condition: Hardbound in red faux-leather binding with gilt and blindstamped torches and Smithsonian logo on cover and gilt title on spine. Slight fading of spine, and very minor handling wear, mostly to spine ends. Interior is otherwise clean, crisp, tightly bound, and unmarked throughout, with uncut pages showing it was seldom if ever read. Overall VG+ condition. Information: We are pleased to offer this interesting look at technology about a century ago. Many illustrations of mechanical, electrical and industrial technology. Chapters include: Pioneering in Electricity; Dynamos and Motors; Electrons and X-Rays; Telegraphy and Telephony; Radio Transmission; The Electric Light; Prime Movers; Mechanical Transportation; Household and Farm Inventions; Outstanding Manufactured Products; The Graphic Arts; Index. VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link)Please inquire about discounts for purchases of multiple items. Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. Higher international postage as appropriate (See the Shipping and Payment tab on this listing for an estimate and contact us before bidding if you have questions). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies. If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Whenever possible, international shipping will be in Priority flat rate envelopes. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. 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.
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Location: Riverside, Rhode Island
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Year Printed: 1934
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Technology
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Charles Greeley Abbot
Subject: Science & Medicine
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Place of Publication: Washington D.C.
Special Attributes: Illustrated
