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Paris: Chez L'éditeur, 1832. Hardcover. Good. 2nd ed., "Revue et augmentée par M. Laguerenne." Imprint includes: Lyon: Chez M. Favéro. 3 volumes: 57 folded leaves of plates, some in-text tables; 26 cm. Contemporary binding: calf spines with 6 spine compartments between double gilt rules. Black leather spine labels in the second and fourth compartments with gilt-tooled title and volume numbers. Marbled paper over boards. Page edges are yellow, except for the fore-edges of the plate volume. Dedicated to Louis-Philippe I, last king of France. Volume containing the plates entitled: Atlas de la Science de l'Ingénieur. Civil engineering treatise about the construction of roads, bridges, canals, and aquaducts, with detailed engravings. In Good Condition: leather rubbed, most prominently at the tails of vol. 2 and 3; corners and fore-edges rubbed; fore-edges of vol. 3 boards are dampstained, resulting in the migration of yellow from the leaf edges to…
Read More The Bridge Over the Delaware River Connecting Philadelphia, Pa. and Camden, N.J.: Final Report of the Board of Engineers to the Delaware River Bridge Joint Commission of the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey by Modjeski, Ralph; Webster, George S.; Ball, Laurence A - 1927
by Modjeski, Ralph; Webster, George S.; Ball, Laurence A
The Bridge Over the Delaware River Connecting Philadelphia, Pa. and Camden, N.J.: Final Report of the Board of Engineers to the Delaware River Bridge Joint Commission of the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey
by Modjeski, Ralph; Webster, George S.; Ball, Laurence A
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La Science de l'Ingénieur, Divisée en Trois Parties, ou l'On Traite des Chemins, des Ponts, des Canaux, et des Aqueducs [3 volumes]
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A Theoretical and Practical Treatise on Subterraneous Surveying, and the Magneticariation of the Needle.: A rare early work on mine surveying.
by Thomas Fenwick
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Fenwick Thomas. A Theoretical and Practical Treatise on Subterraneous Surveying, and the Magnetic Variation of the Needle, S Hodgson Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1804. 1st Edition. 8vo. Contemporary Tree Calf, recent re-back and new headbands. PP207,title page watermarked 1801, seven folding plates of engineering and mathematical diagrams. Neat, early ownership mark on front pastedown of George Wayne M.E. Skillful repairs to three plates, with very small loss on one plate mainly to blank and fold line area. Pages lightly browned in clean and bright order throughout. A rare early work on mine surveying.
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Report on the Mining Methods and Appliances used in the Anthracite Coal Fields
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Harrisburg, Pa: Board of Commissioners for the Second Geological Survey, 1883. Hardcover. Very Good -. Second Geological Survey of Pennsylvania: 1883. xx, 574, 5, [1] p., frontispiece map and 54 leaves of plates: 60 in-text illustrations; 23 cm. Original grey cloth with gilt-stamped spine title. Without the separate atlas containing 25 large plates listed on p. [vii]. Whitpain Library Co. stamps on front endpapers. Printed slip attached to front free endpaper stating that the volume was "Compliments of Theodore M. Harrar, House of Representatives." The Whitpain Library Company was a subscription library established in 1817 in Broad Ax, a village in Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania; in 1884 it contained 2,000 volumes. Theodore M. Harrar (b. 1846) represented Montgomery County in the Pennsylvania House in 1883 and 1884. In Very Good- Condition: cloth is rubbed and faded; most of gilt is lacking from spine; three small splits in cloth; one plate is detached but present; otherwise, clean and tight.
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Modern Submarines in War and Peace
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[ no place ]: International Marine Engineering, 1916. first collected edition. Wraps. Very Good. first collected edition. 48 pages. 9 x 12 inches. Self wrappers, stapled. Minor wear and soiling to the front and rear pages. Generally clean internally. Nicely illustrated. Wraps. This work gathers together for the first time a series of articles originally published by Simon Lake in International Marine Engineering from July 1915 to April 1916. It does a good job of identifying the state of the art at the time, and is surprisingly hard to find. Worldcat shows several copies only. Each section is headed "Modern Submarines in War and Peace" Subtitles identify the section number and topic. The nine parts are listed here: [I] Present status of the submarine and its future possibilities -- early submarines and lessons applied to modern development -- II. Development of the submarine beginning with 1893 -- principles of construction and operation -- III. Early development of the submarine in Germany, France…
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Reports on Canals, Railways, Roads, and Other Subjects, Made to "The Pennsylvania Society for the Promotion of Internal Improvement." by William Strickland, architect and Engineer, While Engaged in the Service of the Society
by Strickland, William
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Philadelphia: H. C. Carey & I. Lea, 1826. Hardcover. Very Good. vi, 51, [1] p., 62 leaves of engraved plates, including 4 double-leaf plates (2 folded) containing 72 drawings, plans, and maps; 29 x46 cm. Contemporary half calf with plain boards. Printed paper label on front board. Errata slip tipped in following title page. Howes, S 1075. The Pennsylvania Society for the Promotion of Internal Improvement, organized in 1824, sent William Strickland (1787-1854) to England in 1825 to study the most recent developments in transportation engineering in order to improve the ability to travel and ship goods across the state. Over the course of the year, Strickland sent home reports on canals, railways, roads, and iron-making from Great Britain. After his return in Dec., he was appointed engineer of the Pennsylvania State Canal and his reports were issued in this volume. The great interest that it generated is indicated by the 2-page list of subscribers, among whom were canal companies (Delaware…
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La Science de l'Ingénieur, Divisée en Trois Parties, ou l'On Traite des Chemins, des Ponts, des Canaux, et des Aqueducs [3 volumes]
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Paris: Chez L'éditeur, 1832. Hardcover. Good. 2nd ed., "Revue et augmentée par M. Laguerenne." Imprint includes: Lyon: Chez M. Favéro. 3 volumes: 57 folded leaves of plates, some in-text tables; 26 cm. Contemporary binding: calf spines with 6 spine compartments between double gilt rules. Black leather spine labels in the second and fourth compartments with gilt-tooled title and volume numbers. Marbled paper over boards. Page edges are yellow, except for the fore-edges of the plate volume. Dedicated to Louis-Philippe I, last king of France. Volume containing the plates entitled: Atlas de la Science de l'Ingénieur. Civil engineering treatise about the construction of roads, bridges, canals, and aquaducts, with detailed engravings. In Good Condition: leather rubbed, most prominently at the tails of vol. 2 and 3; corners and fore-edges rubbed; fore-edges of vol. 3 boards are dampstained, resulting in the migration of yellow from the leaf edges to…
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Reports of the Late John Smeaton, F. R. S. : Made on Various Occasions in the Course of His Employment As a Civil Engineer (Two Volumes Bound As One)
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M. Taylor, 1837. Hardcover. Good. M. Taylor, 1837. 2nd edition. 2 volumes bound as one. Unabridged. 72 plates. Thick, 4to, contemporary cloth, rebacked. Light foxing/soiling. Shelf worn. See pictures.
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Report on the Mining Methods and Appliances used in the Anthracite Coal Fields
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Harrisburg, Pa: Board of Commissioners for the Second Geological Survey, 1883. Hardcover. Very Good -. Second Geological Survey of Pennsylvania: 1883. xx, 574, 5, [1] p., frontispiece map and 54 leaves of plates: 60 in-text illustrations; 23 cm. Original grey cloth with gilt-stamped spine title. Without the separate atlas containing 25 large plates listed on p. [vii]. Whitpain Library Co. stamps on front endpapers. Printed slip attached to front free endpaper stating that the volume was "Compliments of Theodore M. Harrar, House of Representatives." The Whitpain Library Company was a subscription library established in 1817 in Broad Ax, a village in Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania; in 1884 it contained 2,000 volumes. Theodore M. Harrar (b. 1846) represented Montgomery County in the Pennsylvania House in 1883 and 1884. In Very Good- Condition: cloth is rubbed and faded; most of gilt is lacking from spine; three small splits in cloth; one plate is detached but present; otherwise, clean and tight.
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Manual of the Principal Instruments Used in American Engineering and Surveying Manufactured By W. L. E. Gurley, Troy, N. Y.
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Troy NY: W. & L. E. Gurley, 1874. Twenty First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good with no dust jacket. This is the Twenty First Edition. 234 pages plus table of contents and ads. American Engineers & Surveyors Instruments. catalog of products available including solar compass, compasses, transits, leveling instruments, hand levels, barometers, many types of measuring tapes, etc. many illustrations. a few small spots on covers. tiny pinhole to cloth at spine. light foxing to inner front and rear cover. rear free end page lacking. ; 4 1/2 x 6 3/4
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Reports on Canals, Railways, Roads, and Other Subjects, Made to "The Pennsylvania Society for the Promotion of Internal Improvement." by William Strickland, architect and Engineer, While Engaged in the Service of the Society
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Philadelphia: H. C. Carey & I. Lea, 1826. Hardcover. Very Good. vi, 51, [1] p., 62 leaves of engraved plates, including 4 double-leaf plates (2 folded) containing 72 drawings, plans, and maps; 29 x46 cm. Contemporary half calf with plain boards. Printed paper label on front board. Errata slip tipped in following title page. Howes, S 1075. The Pennsylvania Society for the Promotion of Internal Improvement, organized in 1824, sent William Strickland (1787-1854) to England in 1825 to study the most recent developments in transportation engineering in order to improve the ability to travel and ship goods across the state. Over the course of the year, Strickland sent home reports on canals, railways, roads, and iron-making from Great Britain. After his return in Dec., he was appointed engineer of the Pennsylvania State Canal and his reports were issued in this volume. The great interest that it generated is indicated by the 2-page list of subscribers, among whom were canal companies (Delaware…
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Maxim 1994 New Releases Data Book Volume III
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA: Maxim Integrated Products, 1994. Very Good condition Softcover Octavo, 1994, 1st edition. Light wear of wraps, one corner lightly creased. Interior unmarked and solid. Used, not abused.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Book.
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Maxim 1992 New Releases Data Book : 1992 Analog Design Guide Series Book 1
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA: Maxim Integrated Products, 1992. Very Good condition Softcover Octavo, 1992, 1st edition. Light wear of wraps. Interior unmarked and tight. Used, not abused.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Book.
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Practical Shop Mathematics: Volume one, elementary
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Burgundy cloth cover with gilt title on spine, no dust jacket, Previous owner's name stamped on paste down and front free endpaper. This revised edition has simplified illustrated presentations, replaced difficult trigonometric problems with simpler ones, etc. John Wolfe taught machine shop and shop mathematics for many years, giving him the background to present the illustrated practical problems.Printed by the Maple Press Company, York, Pa.
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Noise Control in Building Services
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New Graphics Workbook
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N P E Technical Publishing, Racine, WI, 1991. Softcover. Fine. 157pp; Engineering Technical Graphics workbook, with hundreds of illustrations; Minor wrinkling; No markings or other significant flaws; Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 - 2 pounds. Category: Engineering, Industrial, Trade; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 103201. .
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Street-Railway Roadbed
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STREET RAILWAY ROADBED. Street Railway Publishing Company, New York. First Edition, 1898. 135 pages indexed. Authors: Mason D. Pratt and C.A. Alden. ILLUSTRATED with drawings, diagrams, tables. Former owner name and date of 1903 on front floral end-paper. RARE. USED. VERY GOOD CONDITION/ NO DUST JACKET IF ISSUED. A nice copy. Please see our photos.
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Freddy And The Men From Mars
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Freddy And The Men From Mars. Brooks, Walter: Illustrated by Kurt Wiese. Hardcover. Alfred A. Knopf , 1956 First Edition 2nd Printing Thus. Used. Very Good Condition/ No dust jacket included. A nice copy.
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The Giant Anthology of Science Fiction
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LEO MARGULIES, EDITOR. The Giant Anthology of Science Fiction (1954, Merlin Press 1st Ed. w/dj)Please see our stock cover photo. Edited by Leo Margulies and Oscar J. Friend. Used. VG/G- original unclipped $3.95 DJ. 1954, Merlin Press, Inc. 580 pages. ANTHOLOGY.. 10 stories included in this volume are: Enchantress of Venus by Leigh Brackett; Gateway to darkness by Fredric Brown; The girl in the golden atom by Ray Cummings; Forgotten world by Edmond Hamilton; By his bootstraps by Robert A. Heinlein; Sword of tomorrow by Henry Kuttner; Things pass by, by Murray Leinster; Rogue Ship by A. E. Van Vogt; Island in the sky by Manly Wade Wellman; The Sun Maker by Jack Williamson.
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The Lightning Conductor: The Strange Adventures of a Motor-Car
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Williamson, C.N. & A.M. The Lightning Conductor: The Strange Adventures of a Motor-Car. RARE. First title in a very popular series of books about touring in early automobiles. London, 1903 Methuen Stated Second Edition. USED. Good Condition/ No DJ Included. Green boards. 345 pages plus adverts. 5 1/8 X 7 ¾. Includes Photographs. Our front cover features a party of three persons in a touring car. Illustrated with Photographs.
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Great Speckled Bird vol 8 #19 May 8, 1975
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n. 1975. Soft cover. Good. 1975 Soft cover Good hippie counter culture newspaper
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