Samuel Clegg

A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture and Distribution of Coal-Gas Its Introduction and Progressive Improvement

London, John Weale , 1866. Cloth. The fourth edition of this comprehensive treatise on the manufacture and distribution of coal-gas by Samuel Clegg. The fourth edition of this work by civil engineering Samuel Clegg. An extensive and comprehensive treatise on coal gas, originally appeared in 1841. A valuable exposition of the various processes of the apparatus employed in the manufacture and distribution of coal gas, with chapters outlining the history of the introduction of lighting by coal-gas, the chemistry applied to the manufacture of coal-gas, on the various processes applied to coal-gas, and more. Illustrated in text with numerous black and white figures, as well as thirty-two full page plates, of which six folding and most double-page. Collated, complete. With advertisements to the rear. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally rather worn with some shelf wear, minor bumping and chipping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Cracking to the lower joint, the backstrip laid down. Previous ownership inscription to the title page, dated 1867. With library stamps to the front pastedown, front free endpaper, and the occasional leaf of plates. Internally, firmly bound. With a touch of age toning particularly to the first few leaves, otherwise the pages are generally clean throughout. Illustrated in text with numerous black and white figures, as well as thirty-two full page plates, of which six folding and most double-page. Collated, complete. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Buchzahl: 798A72

Katalog: Engineering

Sonstige Stichworte: coal gas early editions samuel clegg engineering early editions Not Stated

Samuel Clegg

A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture and Distribution of Coal-Gas Its Introduction and Progressive Improvement

London, John Weale , 1866. Cloth. The fourth edition of this comprehensive treatise on the manufacture and distribution of coal-gas by Samuel Clegg. The fourth edition of this work by civil engineering Samuel Clegg. An extensive and comprehensive treatise on coal gas, originally appeared in 1841. A valuable exposition of the various processes of the apparatus employed in the manufacture and distribution of coal gas, with chapters outlining the history of the introduction of lighting by coal-gas, the chemistry applied to the manufacture of coal-gas, on the various processes applied to coal-gas, and more. Illustrated in text with numerous black and white figures, as well as thirty-two full page plates, of which six folding and most double-page. Collated, complete. With advertisements to the rear. With British politician Arthur Marsden's bookplate to the front pastedown. Rebound in full cloth binding. Externally sound with some shelf wear and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. With British politician Arthur Marsden's bookplate to the front pastedown. Library stamp to the front free endpaper. Inscribed to the title page 'The property of the Cheltenham Gas Co.' dated 1866. The hinges are slightly strained, holding firm. The volume internally firmly bound. The pages clean with only only a hint of age toning. Illustrated in text with numerous black and white figures, as well as thirty-two full page plates, of which six folding and most double-page. Collated, complete. Very Good . Ill.: Samuel Clegg. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 798A71

Katalog: Engineering

Sonstige Stichworte: coal-gas scarce books samuel clegg engineering scarce books Samuel Clegg

J. D. Beardmore & Co.

J.D. Beardmore Buyers&Apos; and Shippers&Apos; Guide Cabinet and General Brassfoundry. Castors, Etc. , Etc.

London, Beardmore, c1935. Cloth. A charming and scarce catalogue of items sold by a leading London manufacturer in the areas of cabinetry hardware and brass foundry. A scarce 1930s catalogue for the London based ironmonger J. D. Beardmore. Aimed at both shippers' and buyers', products available include cabinet handles, cast brass handles, sliding door locks, dovetail joints and antique candle sticks.The majority of products available are accompanies by helpful and charming engraved illustrations, with prices and measurements accompanying them.This is catalogue number 1890, which the catalogue explains 'represents your name and address in our books. Any telegram or communication bearing the same will be understood to have come from you&apos.Dated c. 1935, with dates ranging from 1936 to 1933 appearing within the work. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to spine head and tail. Significantly age toned, with small mark to head of rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 801F10

Katalog: Engineering

Sonstige Stichworte: brass cabinet catalogue industry cabinet Not Stated

J. Cotes

The Young Surveyor&Apos;S Guide; or, a Treatise on Practical Land Surveying. Being a Complete Introduction to That Useful Art. In Six Parts.

London, B. Crosby, 1806. First edition. Hardback. A very rare first edition of this 19th century guide to land surveying, illustrated with wood engravings. The first edition of this work in the original pictorial paper boards. Illustrated with 7 plates, 6 full page diagrams and further diagrams accompanying the text. Collated complete. A scarce 19th century guide to land surveying in six parts by land surveyor and mathematician J. Cotes. This guide includes information on implements, and using these implements, for land surveying, and then how to create a plan. 6 pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the original pictorial paper boards. Externally, bumped and worn to the boards and extremities, but most of the lettering to the front board is still legible. Some lettering lost to the rear board. Significant losses to the backstrip. Front hinge is splitting but still reasonably firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are roughly cut, and a little soiled and age toned to the page perimeters, but they are all intact. Occasional small stains, not affecting the text. Loss to the rear free end paper. Good Only . Ill.: Berryman. Good Only .

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Buchzahl: 843M35

Katalog: Engineering

Sonstige Stichworte: Land surveying Measurement Geometry Measurement Berryman

London County Council

Technical Education Board Minutes of Proceedings 1898

London, Jas. Truscott and Son, 1898. Leather. A scarce collection of minutes and cash papers from the Technical Education Board for the London County Council. With four cash and financial data papers, for the year 1898, bound into the rear. Volume six only. Rebound in a half maroon calf binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, some rubbing to the calf, and minor bumping to the cloth. Sunning to the spine, and very slight loss to the spine labels. Internally, firmly bound and bright, with only the odd handling mark. Ministry of Education Library ink stamp and ink numbering to the title page. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Buchzahl: LTH13-A-1

Katalog: Engineering

Sonstige Stichworte: Financial London Education Board Council London None

W. Walker; A. B. Brown; Francis Lightbody; Robert Davis and Robert Scott Burn

Working, Drawings and Designs: Mechanical Engineering & Machine Making

Edinburgh and London, A. Fullarton & Co. 1864-68. Cloth. A rare work on mechanical engineering, richly illustrated with plates. Written and illustrated by Robert Scott Burn, a Scottish engineer and author known for his works on building construction and mechanical engineering. W. Walker, A. B. Brown, Francis Lightbody and Robert Davis were also contributors.From Bath Municipal Library; with their bookplate to the front endpaper.With the ownership inscription of Alfred Jones to the title page. Undated; dated from copies on Jisc. Richly illustrated with in-text woodcuts throughout, as well as forty-eight plates from I-XLVIII and eight plates from A to H. Collated, complete.Complete with errata. In a full cloth binding. Externally very smart, with just a touch of wear to the recent cloth. Library bookplate to the front endpaper; ownership inscription to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are heavily spotted and discoloured throughout; they are worn to the edges. Title page has loss which has been repaired but affects the title. Good . Ill.: W. Walker; A. B. Brown; Francis Lightbody; Robert Davis and Robert Scott Burn. Good .

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Buchzahl: 805R28

Katalog: Engineering

Sonstige Stichworte: Working Drawings and Designs Engineering Mechanics Engineering W. Walker; A. B. Brown; Francis Lightbody; Robert Davis and Robert Scott Burn

E. Dobson

A Rudimentary Treatise on Foundations and Concrete Works Containing a Synopsis of the Principal Cases of Foundation Works, with the Usual Modes of Treatment, and Practical Remarks on Footings, Timber-Planking, Sand, Concrete, and Beton, Pile-Driving, Caissons, and Cofferdams; with an Account of the New Mole Executed in Beton at the Harbour of Algiers.

London, John Weale, 1850. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition of this nineteenth century treatise on foundations and concrete works. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding. This book is part of the series "Mr. Weale's Series of Rudimentary Works for the Use of Beginners", and focuses on foundation works, with chapters on footings, planking, sand, concrete, beton, pile-driving, caissons and cofferdams. Many diagrams accompany the text. 8 pages of publisher's advertisements to the front of the volume. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally sound, with some soiling to the front board and bumping to the extremities. Internally, the binding is strained in a couple of places. Pages are generally bright and clean, apart from some soiling to the front paste down. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Buchzahl: 840M16

Katalog: Engineering

Sonstige Stichworte: Building Concrete Architecture Engineering Concrete Not Stated