Encyclopedia of antique scientific instruments
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 Author: | Mills, John FitzMaurice, 1917-1991. |
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
New York, N.Y. :
Facts on File,
1983.
New York, N.Y. : 1983. |
Physical Description: |
255 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm. |
Subjects: |
CMU Ref Coll 1st Floor
Location | Call Number: | Status |
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CMU Ref Coll 1st Floor | Q184.5 .M54 1983 |
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