The Divided Circle: A History of Instruments for Astronomy, Navigation and Surveying

Oxford: Phaidon - Christie's Limited, 1987. First Edition. Quarto (28.5cm); black cloth-covered boards, with titling stamped in gilt on spine; bright blue endpapers; dustjacket; 224pp; colorful and black-and-white photographic (halftones) illustrations, with drawings throughout. Small irregularity to front cover cloth, else Fine. Dustwrapper, unclipped (priced £45); Fine. Practical guide for scientific instruments, including identification, dating, and explanations. [85002].