Engineering
We stock books on engineering both Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering through a wide timeframe. Of course we always have a great variety of works from the Victorian heyday of engineering, a time when anything seemed achievable.
Please do have a look at our Engineering works. If something catches your eye, feel free to ask a question. If we don't have what you are looking for please contact us and we will keep an eye out for it for you.
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1874 Westward by RailLondon: 1874A charming account of a journey across America using the Pacific Railway.
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1856-1857 The Popular EducatorLondon: 1856-1857A scarce and complete illustrated six volume educational encyclopaedia. Illustrated with nineteen folding maps, and discussing a wide array of subjects.
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1918-20 Thread-Cutting Methods; Gages, Gaging and Inspection; Diemaking and Die DesignNew York; London: 1918-20Three first editions of these instructional and informational texts on machinery and technology, all of which are illustrated throughout.
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1938 Constructive MetalworkLondon: 1938The very scarce first edition of this book on metal work from the early twentieth century with illustrations.
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1919 English Church WoodworkLondon: 1919The uncommon second impression of this study of mediaeval Church woodwork with illustrations.
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1774-1778 The Builder's MagazineLondon: 1774-1778A bright half calf volume containing 175 of the 185 engraved plates from the scarce late eighteenth century periodical 'The Builder's Magazine'.
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1813 The Circle of The Mechanical Arts; Containing Practical Treatises on the Various Manual Arts, Trades, and ManufacturesLondon: 1813The scarce first edition of this early 19th century collection of treatises on mechanical arts such as architecture, carpentry, joinery and more, illustrated throughout.
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1882 Every Man His Own MechanicLondon: 1882A bright copy of Francis Young's informative guide for the 'amateur artisan', illustrated throughout.
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c1883 Every Man His Own MechanicLondon: c1883A bright copy of this guide for amateur mechanics by Francis Young.
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c1905 How it WorksLondon: c1905Bright first edition of this work dedicated to many technological and engineering features, re-backed, retaining the original boards.
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1914 The Cathedral Church of GlasgowLondon: 1914A very scarce first edition of P. M. Chalmer's history of cathedrals in Glasgow.
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1903 Illustrated Handbook of Information on Pewter and Sheffield PlateBradford : 1903First edition of this study of the marks on old pewter and Sheffield plate.
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1932 Man's GeniusLondon: 1932Lovely copy of the scarce first edition of E. Buller Barwick's study of the development of famous inventions.
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1933 A Treatise on Pewter and its ManufactureLondon: 1933The first edition of this charming work dedicated to the manufacturing of pewter, a copy presented by the Worship Company of Pewterers.
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1849 A History of Wonderful InventionsLondon: 1849A smart leather-bound first edition of this scarce work dedicated to important inventions in history, complete with two volumes in one.
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1869 An Address on the General Principles Which Should Be Observed in the Construction of HospitalsLondon: 1869The first edition of this scarce address on the construction of hospitals in Great Britian, given to the British Medical Association at Leeds in 1869.
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1923 WindmillsLondon: 1923A lovely first edition of this illustrated book dedicated to windmills of Europe, with coloured designs by Frank Brangwyn.
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1916 Petrol Motors and Motor CarsLondon: 1916A scarce, illustrated, technical study of the petrol motor and motor car, from mechanical and motor engineer Thomas Hyler White.
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1907 How It is MadeLondon: [1907]A fascinating juvenile guide to manufactures by Archibald Williams.
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1975 The Lives of George and Robert StephensonLondon: 1975A lovely Folio Society edition of this biography of prolific railway engineers George and Robert Stephenson, with colour plates and other illustrations.
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1923 The Romance of Modern MechanismLondon: 1923A later printing of this work celebrating progress in mechanics by Archibald Williams, in a full calf school prize binding.
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1851 A Treatise on the Aeropleustic Art, or Navigation in the Air, By Means of KitesLondon: 1851A lovely morocco bound second edition copy of this very scarce volume by George Pocock, detailing his aeropleustic science and his designs for the Charvolant.
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1864-68 Working, Drawings and Designs: Mechanical Engineering & Machine MakingEdinburgh and London: 1864-68A rare work on mechanical engineering, richly illustrated with plates.
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c1935 J. D. Beardmore Buyers' and Shippers' Guide Cabinet and BrassfoundryLondon: c1935A charming and scarce catalogue of items sold by a leading London manufacturer in the areas of cabinetry hardware and brass foundry.
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c1855 The Builder's Practical DirectorLeipzig: c1855The supplementary series of this guide for builders, complete with all plates.
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1927 Une Nouvelle Conquete de l'Homme, L'AirParis: 1927A richly detailed and illustrated French language study of the aeronautic advancements of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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1892 The Gas WorldLondon: 1892A scarce volume for 1892 of this weekly journal dedicated to industrial gas news, trade, companies, development.
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1866 The Manufacture and Distribution of Coal-GasLondon: 1866The fourth edition of this comprehensive treatise on the manufacture and distribution of coal-gas by Samuel Clegg.
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1866 The Manufacture and Distribution of Coal-GasLondon: 1866The fourth edition of this comprehensive treatise on the manufacture and distribution of coal-gas by Samuel Clegg.
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1921 Continuous Carbonization in Vertical RetortsManchester : [1921]An illustrated report on the Glover-West system of continuous carbonisation in vertical retorts, a very scarce copy.
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c1910 How It Works Dealing in Simple Language With Steam, Electricity, Light, Heat, Sound, HydraulicsLondon: c1910An illustrated volume looking into the question 'how does it work' in regards to many feats of engineering and technology, by Archibald Williams.
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1929 Johnstone and Russell on the Gezira Irrigation SchemeLondon: 1929Two very scarce papers discussing the construction of Sudan's Gezira Irrigation Scheme, illustrated with folding diagrams.
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1903 The Building News and Engineering Journal: Volume the Eighty-FifthLondon: 1903A very scarce early twentieth century volume of an important architectural periodical, illustrated throughout with impressively detailed architectural plans of such impressive British buildings as Liverpool Cathedral.
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1921 The Measurement of the Nile Through the Sluices of the Assuan DamWestminster: 1921A presentation copy of this very scarce report on the volumes of water discharged through the sluices of the Assuan dam. -
1933 The Design and Construction of the Sarda CanalLondon: 1933A very scarce publication regarding the construction of the irrigation canal on India's Sharda river, illustrated with folding plates.
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1914 Run-Off of Main Drains in Lower EgyptLondon: 1914A very scarce discussion of water run-off in early twentieth century Egypt under British administration. The author's own copy.