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SCALES AND BALANCES
Graham, J T T.
2003 7922 Scales and Balances. Today we accept weighing as part of everyday life, using its principles as measures of our ideas of justice, but giving methods of weighing little thought. Weighing, however, is an ancient art, which has exercised the minds of philosophers, scientists, engineers and even the dishonest for at least six thousand years. This book shows how men strove to produce a machine which could compare more accurately, or more quickly, or would meet a special need or perhaps even sell more cheaply. With the aid of many illustrations and non-technical language some essential knowledge of the principles of weighing is provided. About the author The late J. T. Graham had a considerable collection of old scales and old weights and measures and was a senior officer in the weights and measures department of a large local authority. The late Maurice Stevenson, who revised this book for its third edition, was a senior inspector of weights and measures and also a keen collector of old scales and weights. Shire Publications Limited 0747802270 / 9780747802273
Paperback New Princes Risborough, Bucks., United Kingdom
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22.05 USD
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Weights and Measures and Their Marks
Graham, J.T.
2008 10013473 Weights and measures being small antique objects with a background of great interest, have become an ideal and popular subject for the collector. The story of how they came to be used and developed is a long and fascinating one and this book not only tells that story but provides much information for collectors. In addition to their history, the book explains the reasons for the shapes, sizes and materials in which weights and measures are found. It also considers the legal controls exercised over the use of weights and measures and how these add to the interest of collecting. The many illustrations of verification stamps will assist collectors to identify and perhaps date examples in their own collection. About the Author The late JT Graham had a considerable collection of old weights and measures and was a senior officer in the weights and measures department of a large local authority. The late Maurice Stevenson, who revised this book for its third edition, was a senior inspector of weights and measures and an enthusiastic collector of old weights and measures. Shire 0-7478-0226-2 / 9780747802266
Paperback As New Condition
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14.36 USD
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