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Technology
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1925 The Wonders of Scientific DiscoveryLondon: 1925A bright work discussing the discoveries in the field of science at the beginning of the twentieth century, illustrated throughout. -
1947 Radio Aids to NavigationCambridge: 1947A near fine first edition study on the development of radio navigation during the war years, illustrated with plates. -
c1925 Practical Engraving on MetalLondon: c1925A scarce instructive guide to engraving, using various methods and a variety of materials. -
1854-56 The Museum of Science and ArtNot Stated: 1854Numerous editions of Lardner's 'Museum of Science and Art' bound together in leather and richly illustrated. -
1901 Magnetism and Electricity, A Manual for Students in Advanced ClassesLondon, New York and Bombay: 1901A fascinating handbook for students on magnetism and electricity, littered with brilliant vignette illustrations. -
1809 At A General Court of Proprietors of the West-India Dock CompanyLondon: 1809A very scarce work regarding the West India Dock company. This general court of proprietors was held to review the conduct of the company's concerns. -
1859 Description of a Method of Coiling Submarine Telegraph CablesPortsea: 1859An immensely scarce pamphlet of Leopold Heath's methods of organising cables in ships, written upon the H.M.S. Arrogant. -
1833 On Currency, on a New System of Manufacturing, and on the Effect of MachineryLondon: 1833A very scarce first separate edition of Charles Babbage's exploration on the effects of the Industrial Revolution on working Britain. -
1905 The Decoration of LeatherLondon: 1905A beautifully bound first English edition of Georges de Recy's detailed work on the decoration of leather. -
1940 Dyes Made in AmericaNew Jersey: 1940A very scarce work produced by the Calco Chemical Division regarding the fabric dyes they make at their factory. Calco were the largest manufacturing sector in the United States. -
1904 The Textile RecorderManchester: 1904A scarce bound set of twelve issues of this British produced periodical on textiles at the turn of the twentieth century. -
1787 Plates For the Essays on the MicroscopeLondon: 1787A very scarce first edition of the plate volume published to correspond with George Adams' scientific essays. -
1766 The Elements of Clock and Watch-WorkLondon: 1766A scarce, first edition, first issue of Alexander Cumming’s informative treatise on clock and watch-work. -
1620 Recueil de Plusieurs Machines Miltaires et Feux Artificiels Pour La GuerrePont-A-Mousson: 1620A scarce, first edition copy of this important work on military and recreational fireworks. -
1652 Horologiographia The Art of Dialling Teaching an Easie and Perfect WayLondon: 1652A scarce copy of Thomas Fale's famous study of horology where he discusses ways to make sundials. -
1669 Prattica Gnomonica o VeroBologna: 1669The first edition of Angelo Maria Colomboni's extensive monograph on the construction of sundials. -
1852 The Curiosities of Industry and the Applied SciencesLondon: 1852An uncommon publication, of twelve articles from George Dodd's 'Cyclopaedia of the Industry of All Nations'. -
1833 The Book of Science A Familiar IntroductionLondon: 1833A charming educational work for children regarding natural philosophy. This pocket-sized work delves into the logistics of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics and more, in a manner for young people to understand. -
A Treatise Concerning the Manner of Fallowing of Ground Raising of Grass-Seeds…Edinburgh: 1724The first edition of this scarce work regarding husbandry, fallowing and grass-seeds. A fascinating insight into eighteenth century agriculture, and one of the earliest Scottish works on flax and hemp. -
1911 Automatic Recording Instruments Mechanical Engineer Illustrated Very ScarceManchester: 1911A very scarce copy of this extract from 'The Mechanical Engineer', looking at automatic recording instruments, illustrated throughout. -
Aeroplane Structural DesignLondon: 1929A very scarce work regarding structural design of aeroplanes, profusely illustrated with many demonstrative plates and tables, several of which are folding. -
Flying DutchmanLondon: 1931The first edition of this fascinating account of Dutch aviation pioneer Anthony Fokker, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1931-1933 2vol British Sports and Sportsmen Limited Edition Agriculture Aviation MotoringLondon: 1931-1933A charming two volume collection of the limited edition British Sports and Sportsmen series, handsomely bound in the original morocco binding with charming gilt detail and profusely illustrated with many photogravures. -
1896 Dynamo Electric Machinery Manuel For Students Silvanus P Thompson Fifth EdLondon; New York: 1896A scarce scientific guide by Silvanus P. Thompson designed to be read and used by student of electronics. A pleasing copy of this work, illustrated throughout with nineteen plates. -
1908 Structural Steel Work Arrol First Edition Very Scarce IllustratedLondon: 1908A very scarce work on structural steel work, containing copious examples by notable firms and an extensive history of the leading Scottish civil engineering and construction business 'Sir William Arrol and Co'. -
1915 Rural Sanitation In The Tropics Malcom Watson Illustrations Malaria PanamaLondon: 1915A fascinating volume on the Sanitary Organisation in Panama. -
1939 L K Spink Principles and Practice of Flow Meter Engineering IllustratedLondon: 1939A fascinating fourth edition of L K Spink's guide for the monitoring and managing of flow meters and products for the Foxboro Company -
1900 The Plumber and Sanitary Houses S. Stevens Hellyer Illustrated ScarceLondon: 1900A scarce sixth edition of this illustrated work by S. Stevens Hellyer. -
1925 Old Ship Figure-Heads and Sterns L. G. Carr Laughton Limited Edition Colour PlatesLondon: 1925A beautiful example of this profusely illustrated limited edition copy of this work on figure-heads and sterns of ships. -
1975 Scientific Instruments by Harriet Wynter and Anthony Turner Illustrated ReceiptLondon: 1975The first edition of this profusely illustrated work detailing the history and variety of scientific instruments, presented in excellent condition in the original dustwrapper. -
1919 The Production And Treatments Of Vegetable Oils T W Chalmers IllusLondon: 1919An interesting volume providing insight into the production and treatment of vegetable oils. -
1890 Sawrey and Collet Water Purification for Manufacturers and Steam UsersUnknown: 1890A scarce first edition, referencing copac, of Sawrey and Collet's 'Water Purification'. -
1895 Cotton Weaving Development Principles Practice Richard Marsden FabricLondon: 1895A scarce, fascinating work on the process of cotton weaving. -
1991 Shipbuilders of the Venetian Arsenal Robert C. Davis First Edition Dustwrapper Uncommon IllustratedBaltimore: 1991An uncommon first edition copy of Robert C. Davis's 'Shipbuilders of the Venetian Arsenal', in a lovely condition. -
1877 3vol Technologisches Worterbuch in Deutscher Franzosischer und EnglischerWiesbaden: 1877A tri-lingual dictionary of technological vocabulary. -
1898 6vol Modern House Construction G Lister Sutcliffe Illustrated Very ScarceLondon; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Dublin: 1898A attractive six volume set offering a comprehensive guide to the construction of houses toward the end of the 19th century. Notable for the advances in internal plumbing at the time this is an important reference work which charts the development of buil