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Click here to see our other books! Scientific Dialogues, Intended for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young People Jeremiah Joyce 1828 Baldwin and Cradock : London 6" by 4" 254; 236; 260; 259; 252pp SUMMARY A smart set of early nineteenth century educational scientific works, aimed at the 'Entertainment of Young People'. Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION Five volumes only of the seven volume 1828 'New Edition' of the scientific dialogues of educator and Unitarian minister Jeremiah Joyce. Consisting of volumes II to VI: Vol. II, Astronomy; Vol. III, Hydrostatics; Vol. IV, Pneumatics; Vol. V, Optics and Magnetism, and Vol. VI, Electricity. A wonderfully informative introduction to various scientific subjects, published with the intention of igniting an interest in such subjects in the young. With numerous vignette illustrations. Former owner's illustrations to head of front boards. CONDITION In quarter morocco bindings with marbled paper covered boards. Fading to back strips, with minor losses to back strip heads. Rubbing to boards. Former owner's inscriptions to head of each front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with only the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good 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