Collecting Tech: Appreciating and Collecting Historical Technology Tapa dura - 2011

Astragal Press, 2011. Hardcover. New/New. A clean crisp well preserved 2011 Astragal Press hardcover in a fine tight binding. Little to no shelf wear. Text is bright and free of marks or underlining. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Invention, Engineering and Science - all of these come together in this fascinating look at historic times. In this book we take a look backwards with pleasure and pride in the evidence of our technological accomplishments. The objects in this book date from 19th- and early 20th-century technologies. Objects from earlier periods are rarely available outside expensive antique stores and major auctions. The kinds of objects in this collection are bought at fl ea markets, antique malls, garage sales and local auctions representing reasonable goals for any current collector of tech. If you are curious about technology and the objects that reveal its history and artistry, you should enjoy the following collection and commentary. Each chapter includes a… Leer más

Astragal Press, 2011. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Astragal Press, 2011-04-11. Hardcover. Like New.

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Astragal Press, 2011-04-11. Hardcover. New.

Lakeville, MN: Astragal Press, 2011. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 212 pp, valuations, dating historical technology, tables, fakes, cleaning, collectors associations, glossary, credits, index; numerous color, b/w illustrations in text, from spinning wheels, sad iron & self-recording thermometer to mechanical calculator, telescopes, pocket watches & steam technology; 4to, green cloth, fine; near fine dust jacket.

Astragal Pr, 2011. Hardcover. New. 216 pages. 11.00x8.30x0.80 inches.

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