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ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, Etats-Unis
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Dust jacket in very good condition. Second printing. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. The First American Book On Television, as stated on jacket; Gently worn w/ mild foxing present; An excellent copy; Secure packaging for safe delivery. N° de réf. du vendeur 736082502
Titre : Television: Present Methods of Picture ...
Éditeur : D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc.
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : Very Good
Vendeur : Oddball Books, Burbank, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Third Printing. The book has the library stamp and withdrawn sleeve on the first page. The library stamped is also over the top, bottom and right side edges. The front inside cover and spine have been repaired with white tape. The cover has a piece of the original jacket glued over the spine. N° de réf. du vendeur 060528
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Vendeur : Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, Inde
Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 220, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 220. N° de réf. du vendeur LB1111039908221
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Vendeur : Ally Press Center, St. Paul, MN, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Poor. 2nd Edition. Van Nostrand, 2nd ptg., New York, 1930. Hardcover. Condition: Good. x + 194pp. Hardback. 1 color plate plus 129 text illustrations, including many half-tones. Ex-library copy, with stickers on covers and stamps on end pages. Soiled gray covers, frayed head and toe, no DJ. Interior sheets unmarked. Fascinating look at the earliest days of television technology. N° de réf. du vendeur 1811181shelfJ-up
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Vendeur : Aquila Books(Cameron Treleaven) ABAC, Calgary, AB, Canada
Etat : very good. 2nd printing. x,194,(1)pp. Octavo. Original beige cloth with black lettering to front and spine. Photos and diagrams throughout. Minor soiling to front board, soiling to back board. very good First American book on Television to be issued for public sale. N° de réf. du vendeur 137886
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Vendeur : Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Tan cloth over boards, with black lettering. Binding and textblock tight and clean and in good condition. Spine faded. Title page dated 1929. Copyright page dated 1929 as well. 194 pages + ads. Illustrated with drawings and diagrams and photographs. Chris Sterling's name and date 12Apr73 on the front endpaper. From the collection of Christopher Sterling, a professor, writer, and collector; he wrote extensively on communications; we are excited to have several shelves of scarce books from his collection listed beside this one. Please email with questions or to request photos. If you see a photo beside this listing, please be aware that it s an ABE Stock Photo (whatever that is) and not a photo of this book (although sometimes they do get it right). N° de réf. du vendeur XXV-143
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Vendeur : Thomas A. Goldwasser Rare Books (ABAA), CHESTER, CT, Etats-Unis
First edition. Original gray cloth, lettered in black. x, 194 pp. Corners slightly bumped, else a fine copy in the scarce dust jacket, split on the folds but with little other wear. Claimed to be the first American book on television. Sheldon was a scientist who was ahead of his time, especially in space travel notions. In 1929 he wrote about the serious possibility of man visiting other planets through the use of rockets. He wrote the original introduction to The Conquest of Space by David Lasser, the first book written in English that seriously connected rocketry with space travel and the possibility of one day man visiting other planets. He is considered a pioneer in several twentieth-century scientific fields,and was a specialist in several areas of electronics. One is the conduction of electricity through crystals, which is the basic concept of modern-day electronic integrated circuits. Another was the field of ultra high radio frequencies. N° de réf. du vendeur 32094
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Vendeur : Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine DJ. Photographs and Diagrams Throughout (illustrateur). 1st Edition. X, 194 Pp + 1 Pp Ad At Rear. Beige Cloth Stamped In Black. First Lightly Used, Hinges Tight, No Marks Or Names, Light Bumping At Some Corners, Faint Mottling Or Loss Of Color To Cloth, Foxing Spots To Top Edges Of Covers And Top Edge Of Page Block, Contents Entirely Immaculate. Dj Is Bright Red, Very Slight Fading And Soiling To Spine, Tiny Losses At Two Upper Corners Of Spine And At Upper Front And Lower Right Tips. Harold Horton Sheldon (1893 -1964) Was A Canadian-American Physicist, Scientist, Inventor, Teacher, Editor And Author. He Was A Science Editor Who Wrote On Futuristic Subjects, Especially Pertaining To Human Space Travel. Sheldon Attended Queen's University In Kingston, Ontario Where He Received His Bachelor Of Arts Degree In 1916 And Master Of Arts Degree In 1917. He Received His Ph.D. In 1920 From The University Of Chicago And Was An Assistant Professor Of Physics There 1918 And 1919. He Later Attended Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute In New York City And Received A Degree In Electrical Engineering In 1934. Sheldon Became A Physics Instructor At The University Of Michigan In 1922. He Served As Science Editor Of The New York Herald-Tribune From 1927 To 1931. He Was A Professor At New York University From 1927 To 1941 And Dean At University Of Miami From 1946 To 1953. Sheldon Became A Professor At Roosevelt University In 1956 And Became The Chairman Of The Physics Department; In The 1960S He Was The Acting Dean Of Faculties And A Vice President Of The University Until His Death. He Was Science Editor Of The New York Herald Tribune From 1928 To 1931. For The Tribune He Wrote On Futuristic Subjects, That Ultimately Became Matters Of Scientific Interest To The General Public. Likewise, He Was The Prentice-Hall Science Editor. He Is Considered A Pioneer In Several Twentieth-Century Scientific Fields,[ And Was A Specialist In Several Areas Of Electronics. One Is The Conduction Of Electricity Through Crystals, Which Is The Basic Concept Of Modern-Day Electronic Integrated Circuits. Another Was The Field Of Ultra?High?Radio Frequencies. During World War Ii (1940-46), Sheldon Was An Independent Research And Development Engineer. He Was Named Research Professor Of Engineering At The University Of Miami After The War. In The Early 1950S He Was A Consultant To Several Industries, Companies, And Conglomerates. Sheldon Was A Scientist Who Was Ahead Of His Time, Especially In Space Travel Notions. In 1929 He Wrote About The Serious Possibility Of Man Visiting Other Planets Through The Use Of Rockets. He Wrote The Original Introduction To The Conquest Of Space By David Lasser, The First Book Written In English That Seriously Connected Rocketry With Space Travel And The Possibility Of One Day Man Visiting Other Planets. Sheldon Was The Third Ph.D. Member Of The Newly Formed American Interplanetary Society Founded In 1930 By G. Edward Pendray, David Lasser, And Others. Sheldon Invented A Precision Photoelectric Colorscope Measurement Instrument, More Accurate Than The Human Eye Could Detect. He Was A Pioneer In Neon Tube Designs, And In The Design Of Cold Cathode Rectifiers. He Was Also A Discoverer Of Selective Absorption Of Hydrogen And Nitrogen In Charcoals, And A Co-Discoverer Of The Actino-Electric Effect. N° de réf. du vendeur 020899
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