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1925vii, 198 pages. Generously illustrated with detailed drawings and black and white reproductions of marvelous old photos. Provides "that complementary knowledge whereby the draughtsman or other technical man may tackle the job of erection on site with assurance, or at least the understand that the erecting squad are doing nothing likely to cause damage to the property entrusted to its charge, nor accidents to those persons employed on the work." - Preface. Chapters include: Cranes and Substitutes; Winches; Rope-blocks; Chain-blocks; Jacks; Ropes; Knots; Slings; Sundry Tackle; Foundations; Shafting; Pulleys; and much more. Bit of writing atop front free endpaper otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. Tight and square. Handsomely embossed black cloth-covered boards. Brilliant gilt lettering upon backstrip. An attractive and very well-preserved copy of this vintage millwrighting text. Book
1924xviii, 323 pages. Index. Many nostalgic black and white plates. "The object of this book is to gather together the known facts about lead and present them with a commingling of practical information and romantic sidelights to capture and hold those good folk who like facts well enough but prefer them to be not too dreary and long-faced." - Introduction. The twenty-three chapters include: Mining and Smelting, Characteristics, In Paint, In Building Construction; Babbitts and Solders; The Printer's Metal; In the Chemical Industries, Lead in Ammunition, In Musical Instruments, A Drier of Oils, Lead in Glass, Pottery and Enamels, Lead in Rubber, Lead from Radium, and more. Bit of writing atop front free endpaper otherwise unmarked. Light foxing. Average external wear and soiling. Binding intact. One-inch opening in cloth between top of front board and backstrip. A worthy vintage copy of this fascinating vintage reference. An interesting gift idea for anyone involved in lead-related mining or manufacturing. Book
198332 pages. Features: Passing of Marguerite M. Lupo and John Bergman; In memory of Dorothy Gewand; 14th Annual Westrek Fresno; Lists of cars and attendees of 1983 Westrek; 30th Trek - Cazenovia, NY; Board of Directors Meet; Lists of cars and attendees of 1983 Trek; John Burns column on maintenance and restoration includes engineering drawings, rebuilding a blower fan, woodworking, dye penetrant inspection, and brakes; Nova Scotia. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this excellent issue. Book
1938xxx, 370 pages, with pages 321-370 bound inside back board. "A volume of drawings showing all kinds of structures in a shaft and at both ends of it - ideas that any good engineer can fit into a design to solve his problems. A book of real practical value to the men who are equipping and operating mines." - Foreword. Two handwritten names inside front board and two smallish holes to backstrip, otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear to attractive maroon cloth-covered boards. A quality copy of this sensational vintage mining reference. Book
1939183 pages. Profusely illustrated with excellent black and white photos and diagrams. "Presents, in one volume, descriptions, sketches, and photographs of the many scraper applications and the latest trends in methods and equipment." - Foreword. Printed on glossy stock. One-inch taped opening to bottom of backstrip. Prior owner's detail on second page, and faint initials atop front cover, otherwise unmarked with average wear. A sound copy of this wonderful vintage mining reference. Book
1947383 pages. A 1947 reprint of the 1939 first edition. Printed upon glossy stock. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and diagrams. "Offers, in simple, non-technical form, information that may aid the beginner and the more experienced mechanic to a better understanding of the care and use of modern milling machines, and to foster a knowledge of the fundamental principles of sound milling practice." - Preface. Chapters include: Types and Characteristics of Milling Machines; Erection and Care; Operation; Cutters; Attachments; Universal Spiral Index Centers - Indexing - Cutting Spirals; Toolroom Operations; Cam Cutting - Graduating - Gear Cutting; Manufacturing Milling; Fixtures - Production Estimating; Helpful Hints; plus tables. Also includes an interesting seven-page introduction which reviews the history of milling. Short piece of masking tape inside front board. Name atop front free endpaper and title page. Prior owner's address inside back board. Somewhat above-average wear to publisher's navy blue cloth. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy of this very informative and, now, historical reference from a time before electronics had entered this field. Book
1962Please note: we are offering volume I only. xx, [2], 389 pages. Index. Footnotes. Fold-out maps. Black and white photographic plates. Colour map endpapers. Bookplate across from half-title page. Very light wear to unmarked book which bears light soiling to top edge. Light wear to dust jacket preserved in mylar. A quality copy of this very informative reference. COOKE [3e] p.137, DORNBUSCH 196. Book
1985"A celebration of the ideas, activities and traditions that one hundred years of enthusiastic Skulemen have brought to life, Skillfully and Vigorously. Traces the growth of the University of Toronto's Engineering Society from the early days of campus scraps to the existing traditions of Skule Nite, Chariot races and the Lady Godiva Memorial Band. Yet throughout the revelry, the desire to maintain a certain degree of professionalsim can be seen to exist." - dust jacket. Author graduated from the U. of T. Engineering program in 1984. pp. [4], 73, [1]. Oblong 11" x 9". Includes numerous black and white reproductions of archival photos and illustrations. Book clean and unmarked with light wear. Moderate wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this fun and informative history. Bonus: Laid-in is a programme for the Society's Spring Reunion Dinner-Dance held at the Royal York Hotel on June 6, 1986. Book
2003"Deals with the engineering and construction phase of the Diavik Diamonds Project. Presents the story of how teamwork can deliver results of which every contributor can be very proud. After three exciting years, pulling together in harmony, we have achieved a great result. This book is full of memories to be shared with our families and friends who have supported us." - Foreword. 120 pages. Profusely illustrated with colour photos printed upon glossy stock. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. No dust jacket, apparently as issued. A lovely copy of this proud chronicle of a massive and ambitious Arctic project. 9" x 8.75" Book
2013Paperback in very good condition. Facsimile reprint of original 1888 edition. Page block is lightly marked. Pages are clean and text is clear throughout. HCW Used
2002Paperback. Superficial marks on covers. Leading corners, edges and spine ends are very lightly bumped. One light mark on page block foot. Pages are clean and contents are clear throughout. Binding is sound. HJW Used
2002Paperback. Superficial marks on covers. Leading corners, edges and spine ends are very lightly bumped. Cover film has been bumped back slightly on front lower leading corner. Pages are clean and contents are clear throughout. Binding is sound. HJW Used
2002Paperback. Superficial marks on covers. Light scores on rear cover. Two centimetre tear on front lower edge. Leading corners, edges and spine ends are very lightly bumped. One or two very light marks on page block. Pages are clean and contents are clear throughout. Binding is sound. HJW Used
1938Hardcover. No jacket. Blue cloth boards, bumped slightly at corners and at top and tail of spine; minor shelfwear. FEP has been replaced with markedly newer, slightly creased paper. Light foxing to edges of page block; contents clean and sound throughout. Dozens of diagrams, illustrations, etc. TPW Used
1916with five folding plates and fifty-eight diagrams, mild sunning to spine, minor softening to head and tail of spine, age stain on FEP and BEP, previous owner's name on FEP, text clean and tight Used
1984Very good large format Hardback. Very minor shelf wear to top and bottom of spine and corners. Clean and tight copy. vi + 226p Used
1980205 figures, yellowing to cover, minor wear along cover edges, chipping to corners of cover, soiling to page block, minor chipping to bottom corners of early and last pages, creasing to pages 13, 15, otherwise text and illustrations are clean, bright and tight throughout. Ex-Library
A Practical Work on the Maintenance, Running, Adjustment and Repair of Automobiles of All Types, and on the Management of Garages. Rubbing and wear to covers but text and illustrations remain clean, tight and bright Used
1955Green cover with gilt lettering to spine and contents in very good clean condition. Spine is lightly sun faded. Used
1995Ex-library book without a dust jacket. Sticker to spine and inside front cover. Lending history sheet cleanly removed from FEP. Stamps on some initial pages, inside rear cover, on the bottom of several pages throughout text, and on each side of page block. Binding is very well preserved, ages are clean and crisp. Used
1971Paperback. Ex-library. Marks, creases and scores on covers. Leading corners, edges and spine are worn. Shelflabel on spine foot. Lower leading corners are chipped and reinforced with tape. Library stamps on page block, front inside cover and title page. Library labels on front inside cover and half-title page. Some sticker residue on half-title page. Early and closing pages are creased on lower leading corners. Binding is intact, contents are clear. AM Ex-Library
1973Hardcover. No jacket. Ex-library. Marks and scores on laminated boards. Shelflabel on spine foot. Spine ends are a little bumped. Library stamps on page block, front pastedown and title page. Library labels on FEP. A few pages are slightly creased on upper leading corners. Binding is intact, contents are clear. AM Ex-Library
1980Paperback. Ex-library. Creases and scores on covers. Library label on front cover. Pen on rear cover. Leading corners, edges and spine are worn. Leading corners are creased. Library stamps and labels on page block, front inside covers and first and last pages. Binding is intact, contents are clear. AM Ex-Library
1980Paperback. Ex-library. Marks, scores and library labels on covers. Leading corners, edges and spine are worn. Library stamps on page block and front inside cover. Binding is intact, contents are clear. AM Ex-Library
1980Paperback. Ex-library. Marks, scores and library labels on covers. Leading corners, edges and spine are worn. Rear leading corners are creased. Library stamps on page block, front inside cover and first page. Minor pen on inside covers. Binding is intact, contents are clear. AM Ex-Library
