SLIDE-VALVES. A BOOK FOR PRACTICAL MEN ON THE PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF DESIGN; WITH AN EXPLANATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF SHAFT-GOVERNORS.
by MacCord, C.W, Jr
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Talent, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York, N.Y.: John Wiley & Sons,, 1897. First edition, first printing. . Hardcover.. 168 pages with diagrams, illustrations, and equations, plus 16 pages of ads in the rear. Bound in original brown cloth with lettering in gilt and rule in blind. Just a hint of rubbing at spine ends. Neat owner's signature. A near fine copy.
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- Bookseller
- Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14953
- Title
- SLIDE-VALVES. A BOOK FOR PRACTICAL MEN ON THE PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF DESIGN; WITH AN EXPLANATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF SHAFT-GOVERNORS.
- Author
- MacCord, C.W, Jr
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover.
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, first printing.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons,
- Place of Publication
- New York, N.Y.
- Date Published
- 1897
- Keywords
- steam engines
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Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
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Talent, Oregon
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