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Tue, May 26, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Wed, Jun 3, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 8
Japanese science, engineering, and architecture textbooks.
Estimate: $80 - $120
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
Set of 5 Japanese science, engineering, and architecture textbooks, 20th century.
Books include: BIRD & BULL PRESS, Japanese Paper Balloon Bombs: The First ICBM (1982). KOTAKE, Funjio and AKAHORI Shiro, Progress in Organic Chemistry, Part 6 (1947); IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Calendar, Session 1877-1878 (1877); YAMAGUCHI, Noboru, Applied Mechanics Pocket Book (1936); KAWAI, Michi, Sliding Doors (1950).
Largest volume is H: 9 1/2 x W: 7 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Poor to fair. IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING split in numerous places along spine, lacking spine. Frontispiece folding maps detached; front and rear boards detached. Box for KAWAI separated at head. Toning throughout all but BIRD & BULL. Rear board of KOTAKE and AKAHORI separating at hinge, with water damage to rear board.
Books include: BIRD & BULL PRESS, Japanese Paper Balloon Bombs: The First ICBM (1982). KOTAKE, Funjio and AKAHORI Shiro, Progress in Organic Chemistry, Part 6 (1947); IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Calendar, Session 1877-1878 (1877); YAMAGUCHI, Noboru, Applied Mechanics Pocket Book (1936); KAWAI, Michi, Sliding Doors (1950).
Largest volume is H: 9 1/2 x W: 7 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Condition
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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