Author: STAFF, ICS
Title: Grinding Equipment and Practice, 184 Grinding Equipment, Grinding Practice, Tool Grinding
Description: Scranton, PA: International Textbook Co, 1934. First Edition. Hardcover. Black or dark blue leather cover with embossed lettering on cover and gilt print on spine. Marbled endpapers. Excellent illustrations throughout. Looks new and unused. This book was part of an early correspondence course from International Correspondence Schools Ltd. The school was founded in 1889 in Scranton, Pennsylvania by journalist and editor of the Mining Herald*, Thomas J. Foster. Alarmed by frequent mine accidents, Foster advocated better working conditions and stricter safety regulations, which led to Pennsylvania's adoption of the Mine Safety Act of 1885 and the requirement for miners to pass a safety exam. The mission of the school was to 'provide practical men with a technical education, and technical men with a practical education. The organisation expanded to the UK in 1904 and is known as ICS Learn. Scarce if not rare book with detailed illustrations. Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold, not a borrowed image! We provide free delivery tracking and ship daily or next business day!; Vol. 184; Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued .

Keywords: Machine Shop Grinding Practice Mining Tool and Die Making


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