Description: YeOldBookWorms Ltd *Rare & Antiquarian Book Dealers Please See Other Auctions and Buy it Now ListingsMembers of the PBFA* Rare and Collectable book dealers with offices in the Grade 2 listed historical building, Bridge House in Thetford Norfolk. Viewing available upon request. Celebrating 10 years of selling books. Members of the PBFA. Registered with Company House. The Complete Weather Guide: A Collection of Practical Observations For Prognosticating the Weather, Drawn From Plants, Animals, Inanimate Bodies, and Also by Means of Philosophical Instruments; Including the Shepherd of Banbury's Rules, Explained on Philosophical Principles. With an Appendix of Miscellaneous Observations on Meteorology, a curious Botanical Clock, &c. &c. &c. By Joseph Taylor 1812 Joseph Taylor (c.17611844) presented this alternative scientific method. He argues that, by studying the atmosphere, the behaviour of animals, and the condition of local flora, a farmer can not only determine the optimal time for sowing, but also forecast the weather. **London; Printed for John Harding. 1812. John Taylor. Bound in the original publishers binding, pale blue paper over boards, measuring; 18.2cm x 11.4cm. With half title, and the folding frontispiece "Flora's dial". Pagination; [5], vi-viii, 160pp** Condition: See photos as part of condition report: Bound in the publishers original binding, holding firmly, brown paper spine, extremities rubbed, marks to the boards. some chipping to the spine ends. All pages and the folding plate present, ownership plate removed to the front pastedown with remnants. Half title creased. inner joint beginning to expose. period ink name to the head of the title. Text block firm, some spotting, marks and dusting throughout. Terms & Conditions of Sale Payment Details: We accept Paypal, UK Cheques, Postal Orders. Shipping: We will happily ship anywhere in the World, and combine multiple items to reduce postal costs. Please contact us and ask for a invoice. Packaging: All our books, will be securely packaged (and waterproofed). We aim to send all items within 48 hours of payment. Returns Policy: If you are unhappy in any way, for whatever reason, with the transaction or the item, please contact us as soon as possible. Your item is fully refundable without question. Our Policy: Our aim is for you to have a pleasant and enjoyable experience with us, we list and describe our books as honestly as possible and can provide extra images upon request.Who we are: We are book enthusiasts, Fiona Gladwin and Steve Thomas who started Yeoldbookworms Limited on eBay in 2013. We recently moved to our new offices in Thetford, Norfolk UK, where viewing can be arranged upon request. We hope you buy with confidence, we celebrated, at the end of 2023 30,000 successful Book sales and have gained a reputation of honesty and reliability.
Price: 110 GBP
Location: Norfolk
End Time: 2024-11-14T14:06:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 29.9 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Binding: Hardback
Personalised: No
Non-Fiction Subject: Natural History
Language: English
Signed: No
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: Joseph Taylor
Modified Item: No
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1812