1970 8Vols A History of Magic and Experimental Science Lynn Thorndike Origina...

Description: Click here to see our other books! A History of Magic and Experimental Science Lynn Thorndike 1970 Columbia University Press : New York 9" by 6" 835; 1036; 827; 767; 695; 766; 695; 808pp SUMMARY The scarce eight volume 1970 edition of Lynn Thorndike's fascinating history of 'Magic and Experimental Science', with five volumes retaining the exceptionally scarce original glassine. Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Fine This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage: £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION A complete eight volume set of this work. First published between 1923 and 1958, this so-called 'reprint edition' was published in 1970, as identified by the presence of ISBNs to the title page versos of volumes 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8.Volumes I and II are eighth printings of this edition, vols. III, IV, V and VI are seventh printings, and volumes VII and VIII are sixth printings.Volumes IV-VIII retain the very scarce original glassine.Lynn Thorndike was an American historian of medieval science and alchemy, who authored many works on magic and science.Each volume is dedicated to magic and experimental science in different periods:Vol. I: The First Thirteen Centuries: The Roman Empire; Early Christian Thought; The Early Middle AgesVol. II: The First Thirteen Centuries: The Twelfth Century; The Thirteenth CenturyVols. III and IV: The Fourteenth and Fifteenth CenturiesVols. V and VI: The Sixteenth CenturyVols. VII and VIII: The Seventeenth CenturyThis work is scarce in a complete eight volume set of any edition. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth bindings, with five volumes retaining the publisher's original glassine. Externally, exceptional. Glassine back strips age toned. Minor closed tears to head of back strips and wraps of glassine of vol IV. Closed tear to head of fold over rear joint of volumes V and VI. Closed tear to tail of rear wrap of vol VI, VII. Significant closed tear to front wrap of vol VIII. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Overall Condition: Fine Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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