Ancient Inventions.
New York, NY: Ballantine Books, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 4to. xxiv + 672pp.[iv] Original blue cloth spine with grey papered boards, gilt title, to spine, heavily illustrated b&w, bibliography & index. Commencing in prehistoric times, organized thematically, and covering everything from military equipment to sex manuals, the authors take a look at the endless inventiveness of the human mind. Board edges very lightly rubbed, a few dark marks to upper board, top edge dusty and a bit darkened, otherwise a tight clean near Fine copy in lightly rubbed VG dust jacket. (Dust jacket rear panel a bit soiled). Item #40264
ISBN: 9780345364760
Price: $12.00
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