HMSO 1919-1938. 6 vols. of 8 8vo. with illustrations and diagrams in the text numerous errata slips pasted in text as appropriate; original blue wrappers wire-stitched as issued covers lightly dust-soiled else a very good clean collection. The collection comprises F2: Subscribers' Apparatus. CBS Part I; F3: Subscribers' Apparatus. Magneto; F4: Private Branch Exchanges Common Battery System; F5: Private Branch Exchange C.B. Multiple No. 9; F7: House Telephone Systems; F8: Wiring of Subscribers' Premises. This Group wants only F1: Subscribers' Apparatus CB; F6: Private Branch Exchange. Magneto. GROUP COLLECTIONS OF THIS NOTABLE AND HISTORIC SERIES ARE VERY SCARCE. HMSO, unknown
HMSO 1919. 8vo. with illustrations and diagrams in the text; original blue wrappers wire-stitched as issued a near fine copy. VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. HMSO, unknown
HMSO 1935-1938. 3 vols. of 4 8vo. with illustrations and diagrams in the text numerous errata slips pasted in text as appropriate; original blue wrappers wire-stitched as issued covers lightly dust-soiled else a very good clean collection. The collection comprises G1: Maintenance of Secondary Cells; G3: Maintenance of Power Plant for Telegraph and Telephone Purposes; G4: Telegraph Battery Power Distribution Boards. This Group wants only G2: Power Plant for Telegraph and Telephone Purposes. With several errata slips pasted in text as appropriate. GROUP COLLECTIONS OF THIS NOTABLE AND HISTORIC SERIES ARE VERY SCARCE. HMSO, hardcover
National Academies Press. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. National Academies Press unknown
Bookseller reference : GRP84581313 ISBN : 0309044405 9780309044400
Great Britain: Specialty Pr. Hardcover. 1857800125 296 pages. "The definitive history of one of the world's most famous aircraft design bureaux. Each individual Sukhoi aircraft type is reviewed in exceptional detail. Included are prototypes testbeds miscellaneous uncompleted projects and design studies and a plethora of production types. Nearly a thousand three-view drawings and photographs in colour and black and white depict every aircraft known to have been developed under the auspices of the Sukhoi name." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A handsome copy. . Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Specialty Pr hardcover
Bookseller reference : 761G4527 ISBN : 1857800125 9781857800128
Israel: Israel Program for Scientific Translations / National Science Foundation. Paperback. 164 pages. Bibliography. "One of the principal reasons for the difficulty of selecting the mechanical characteristics of ice for practical purposes is the insufficient information which engineers have on the behavior of ice under load. This problem is the principal subject of this book." - from Preface. Prior owner's name atop front cover. Few markings to contents. Somewhat above-average external wear. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy of this extraordinary text. . Fair. 1971. First English Edition. Israel Program for Scientific Translations / National Science Foundation paperback
USA: Sunshine House. Hardcover. 216 pages. A detailed history of the Luscombe Airplane Corporation its products and its people. Profusely illustrated with 200 black and white photos plus many drawings intended for the Luscombe purist desiring to restore his/her aircraft to its original lustre. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this exceptional reference. . Good. 1987. First Edition. Sunshine House hardcover
Victoria B.C.: Morriss Publishing. Hardcover. 0550390022 144 pages. Index. Footnotes. Black and white photographic plates. "A book about some of the outstanding figures in railway construction; the Foley Brothers Peter Larson Patrick Welch and John W. Stewart whose contributions to the development of railways in Canada was significant." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A high-quality copy. . Very Good. 1988. First Edition. Morriss Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : 524G4267 ISBN : 0550390022 9780550390028
London: Trix Ltd. Paperback. 72 pages. Profusely and exquisitely illustrated in black and white. Undated but probably circa 1935. Presumed first edition as no indication of reprinting present. Includes information about the Trix Permag Motor 4-8 Volt and Dynamo. Projects include such marvelously authentic contraptions as a railway crane motorcycle aeroplane roundabout racing car locomotive and tender tip lorry mechanical navvy H.M.S. Hood and more. The Permag motor is used to power a number of these projects. Unmarked. Toning of paper and amount of wear are consistent with that of a respectully used vintage copy. Pagination begins at page 1. If this item was originally issued with covers they are no longer present. A great Trix collectible. . Good. 1935. First Edition. Trix, Ltd. paperback
U.S.A.: Cornell Maritime Press. Hardcover. 0870331426 332 pages. Bibliography. Index. Many diagrams and reproductions of black and white photos. "The first and only comprehensive book on hydraulic dredging that encompasses the entire field from both the practical and theoretical standpoints." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Somewhat above-average but not excessive wear. Binding intact. A sound working copy. . Fair. 1970. First Edition. Cornell Maritime Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 133G4224 ISBN : 0870331426 9780870331428
Wiley-Blackwell UK 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. New/No Dust Jacket. 122 pages. Available Now. Book Description: Autotech '99 the Automotive Industry event brings together manufacturers researchers designers users industry groups and academics to create a forum for the exchange of information and innovation. It is unique in offering information from industry and academics on the latest cutting edge advances in research and major technological breakthroughs in the automotive world. This work focuses on the development of effective engineering training to meet the needs of the global automotive industry. The contributors to this volume are from industry academic circles consultancies and government. A wide range of issues and innovations are presented and discussed. Lessons learned in educating automotive engineers can be equally applied to many other fields of industry. Key issues and areas are: company investment in education and development; solutions to the engineering skills gap; innovative and relevant undergraduate courses; learning through research in engineering; new course development; partnership projects; work-based learning; motorsport in education; case studies from industry. This text should be of interest to everyone involved in industry in the education of engineers and all those responsible for capturing the imagination of the engineers of tomorrow. Size: 16.2 x 1.4 x 23.8 cm. 122 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Transport; Hardbacks; ISBN: 1860582257. ISBN/EAN: 9781860582257. Inventory No: B188-1120. This item is potentially heavy when packed and may require more postage than the rates shown. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. 9781860582257 Wiley-Blackwell hardcover
Bookseller reference : B188-1120 ISBN : 1860582257 9781860582257
USA: Society of Automotive Engineers. Paperback. 74 pages. Black and white illustrations. Features: Selection of Earth-Moving Tires; Two-Speed Supercharger Drives; The "Square-Wheel" Tractor Goes to Town rubber tracks on crawler tractors aids war effort; Aircraft Carburetor Airscoops and Their Effect on Fuel-Air Metering in Flight; and more. Numerous vintage patriotic/military wartime ads. Printed upon glossy stock. Heavily worn and soiled. Binding intact. A worthy wartime copy. . Fair. 1942. First Edition. Society of Automotive Engineers paperback
New York: International Textbook Company. 1940. First Edition; 2nd Impression. Hardcover. Very Good in boards. Owner name and place. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; Original binding. All domestic orders shipped protected in a Box. . International Textbook Company hardcover
West Point NY: U. S. Military Academy. 1949. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. Good in stapled wrappers. Owner name stamp to top front panel. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; Original binding. All domestic orders shipped protected in a Box. . U. S. Military Academy paperback
West Point NY: U. S. Military Academy. 1949. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. Good in stapled wrappers. Owner name stamp to top front panel 1 inch open tear to spine crown. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; Original binding. All domestic orders shipped protected in a Box. . U. S. Military Academy paperback
Canada: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd. Hardcover. 1553654951 312 pages. Index. Footnotes. "Stories of those who lived and worked around the building of British Columbia's Peace and Columbia River hydroelectric projects early in the 1960s. More than 120 illustrations maps and photos." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A beautiful copy. Gift quality. . Fine. 2010. First Edition. Douglas & McIntyre Ltd hardcover
Bookseller reference : 664G3621 ISBN : 1553654951 9781553654957
ondon- McCorquodale & Co Ltd 1888 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Aprinted account of a lecture on the English Railway delivered in 1888. The lecture was given by George Findlay later Sir George Findlay the general manager of the London and North Western Railway. This text includes two fold out diagram plates which enhance the text. Condition: In cloth bindings with paper covered boards. Externally in excellent condition with minor shelfwear only. Internally generally firmly bound although strained in places especially at title page. Pages generally clean and bright with only a few scattered spots. Overall: VERY GOOD. ondon- McCorquodale & Co Ltd hardcover
Thomas Telford Publishing. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. Thomas Telford Publishing unknown
Bookseller reference : GRP78332258 ISBN : 0727733591 9780727733597
USA: Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Hardcover. 955 pages. Prior owner's name inside front board. "Definitions and typical illustrations of railroad and industrial cars their parts and equipment; cars built in America for export; Descriptions and illustrations of shops and equipment employed in the construction and repair of cars." - subtitle. Average wear. Binding sound. A quality vintage copy of this superlative reference. . Good. 1961. Twenty-First Edition. Simmons-Boardman Publishing hardcover
USA: SAE Society of Automotive Engineers. Hardcover. 89 pages. Illustrated with line drawings. "Written as a wartime guide for the designer of leaf spring installations. Contains information enabling the calculation of space required for leaf springs suitable attachments and determination of the elastic and geometric properties of the assembly. The detail design of the spring itself is also described." - from Introduction. Hardcover library binding with usual markings. Original covers present. A sound and now rare original copy of this eminently practical second world war design manual. . Fair. 1945. First Edition. SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) hardcover
New York: John Wiley & Sons. Hardcover. 80 pages plus advertisements. Three fold-outs of figures. Revised edition of the 1890 first edition. Provides designs for steady load snow and wind. Usual library markings. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Please note that we are offering Part I only. Parts II and III dealing with bridge-trusses and arches are not included. . Good. 1898. Revised Edition. John Wiley & Sons hardcover
USA: American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Hardcover. Approximately 250 pages. Second printing of the 1954 First edition. Includes an awesome compilation of literally hundreds of reproductions of archival black and white photos of America's earliest tractor models most of which would be long forgotten if not for this book. "Assembles in chronological order the events and dates relating to the establishment merger discontinuance or reorganization of steam traction engine and gas tractor manufacturing companies and supplies some brief specifications of a few of their products" - from Introduction. Sturdily bound in hardcover library binding. Original front cover present. Usual library markings. A sound copy of this exceptionally detailed treatment of this fascinating history. Will provide days of fascinating reading for later generations who have benefitted from the tremendous technological advances described herein. . Good. 1956. Reprint. American Society of Agricultural Engineers hardcover
Chicago: Nickerson & Collins Co. Hardcover. 534 pages. Index. Diagrams and reproductions of black and white photos. "A complete illustrated textbook on cork insulation - the origin of cork and history of its use for insulation - the study of heat and determination of the heat conductivity of various materials - complete specifications and directions for the proper application of cork insulation in ice and cold storage plants and other refrigeration installations - the insulation of household refrigerators ice cream cabinets and soda fountains." - subtitle. Tight library binding with usual markings. Average wear. A sound copy of this informative and now nostalgic reference. . Good. 1928. First Edition. Nickerson & Collins Co. hardcover
Training Publications Ltd. Used - Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support the African Children's Educational Trust A-CET. Ex-library so some stamps and wear but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Through our work with A-CET we have helped give hundreds of young people in Africa the vital chance to get an education. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Training Publications Ltd unknown
Bookseller reference : Z1-T-023-00642 ISBN : 1840190728 9781840190724
New York: McGraw-Hill. 1971. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0070195021 . Very Good in boards. Owner writing to copyright page. ; 9.20 X 7.60 X 1.40 inches; 628 pages; Original binding. All domestic orders shipped protected in a Box. . McGraw-Hill hardcover
Bookseller reference : 75927 ISBN : 0070195021 9780070195028
USA: The University of Michigan Press. Hardcover. 152 pages. List of literature cited. ".Endeavors to establish what takes place when wood is machined with a cutting tool and pursues the factors controlling the identified phenomena. Directed primarily to a consideration of aspects associated with the machining of wood parallel to the grain." - from introduction. Usual library markings. Somewhat above-average external wear. Binding intact. A sound reference copy. . Fair. 1958. First Edition. The University of Michigan Press hardcover
USA: International Textbook Company. Hardcover. Multiple paginations. 1.3" thick. Profusely illustrated in black and white. Binding intact. Minimal light pencil markings. Above-average external wear and soiling. Some moisture exposure. Not pretty but a worthy reference copy of this vintage electric rail transportation text. . Fair. 1905. First Edition. International Textbook Company hardcover
USA: De Laval Steam Turbine Company. Hardcover. 0.6" thick. Black and white illustrations. "Compiled to facilitate the work of power plant industrial and design engineers." - From foreword. Topics include: Steam Turbines Centrifugal Pumps IMO Pumps Centrifugal Compressors Helical Reduction Gears and Worm Reduction Gears. Prior owner's stamp upon all text edges. Name and details upon front free endpaper. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. . Good. 1947. First Edition. De Laval Steam Turbine Company hardcover
Hamilton Ontario: The B. Greening Wire Co. Limited. Hardcover. 160 pages. Index. Contents include: Round Strand Ropes; Galvanized Wire Ropes and Strands; Flattened Strand Wire Ropes; Special Wire Ropes; Wire Rope Fittings and Slings; Ordering Wire Rope; Handing Wire Rope; Socketing Wire Rope; Splicing Wire Rope; Attaching Clips; Wire Rope Recommendations for Construction Quarries Gravel Pits Elevators General Industry Logging Mines Oil and Gas Ships. Prior owner's name and date in marker inside front board. Couple of drops of paint near base of spine. Binding tight. Average wear. A sound vintage copy. . Good. 1948. First Edition. The B. Greening Wire Co., Limited hardcover
Finland: Timberjack Group. Hardcover. 9529086164 254 pages. Index. Glossary. Illustrated with two-hundred colour and black and white photographs. Printed on glossy stock. "This detailed historical account of the evolution of mechanized logging equipment describes how a special breed of inventive people in various parts of the workd designed and build the tools needed to haul timber from the forest. The most comprehensive history of the global logging industry ever written." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. A sound reference copy. . Fair. 1997. First Edition. Timberjack Group hardcover
Bookseller reference : 762G2177 ISBN : 9529086164 9789529086160
Sydney: Amalgamated Engineering Union 1946. 1st edition. hardback with dust jacket. Nice copy. large octavo. 379pp. b/w pls. illusts. index Signed by J. Cranwell on front end paper. Nice copy in a rather chipped dust jcket Amalgamated Engineering Union, hardcover
Washington: Government Printing Office. Very Good-. 1974. Wrappers. 8vo; vii 470 pages; Lower front wrapper scuffed. Head and heel of paper spine scuffed. . Government Printing Office unknown
Receive by email
Download as PDF document
RSS feed
Permanent link
