Originally published in 1856, this two volume set of Pike's encyclopedic work presented in an easy to view, easy to search electronic format devotes both space to imported instruments as well as those manufactured in America, making this catalog a reference work of nineteenth-century European instruments as well as the most complete illustrated description of American Scientific, Optical, Mathematical and Philosophical instruments in the second half of the nineteenth century.

The rare original edition sells for $900 or more, when and if it appears on the market, you can own this wonderful resource for less than $20.00! Approx. 770 pages, and over 750 illustrations.


This Electronic Library Includes These Publications:

:: Pike's Illustrated Catalogue
(Vol #1) - 408 pages.

:: Pike's Illustrated Catalogue
(Vol #2) - 372 pages.

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(Low resolution thumbnails - CD/DVD images are scanned at 300 DPI)