Color Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. There is a light slant to the spine of the book. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is mostly clean and bright, but has a couple of small edge nicks and beginning tears. "One of the foundations of civilization as we know it is the ability to make and transport fire. Ever since our cave-dwelling ancestors rubbed sticks and stones together, humankind has pursued a quest for an efficient and reliable fire-making device - ... View More...
B&W Illustrations; This is a trade sized paperback with heavy cardstock covers and a glued spine. The book is in Near Fine condition and has a Good dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The glassine dust jacket has a three inch tear to the rear panel. "The law "Ordonnance réglant l?utilisation du nom « Suisse » pour les montres" or Verordnung vom 23 Dezember 1971 über die Benützung des Schweizer Namens für Uhren (Ordinance regulating the use of the name "Swiss" on watches) first defines a "watch" (as opposed to a cloc... View More...
