Technology
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1906 The Romance of Modern LocomotionLondon: 1906A smartly bound second edition of this work on the history of railroad systems over the world.
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1905 A Hundred Years Hence: The Expectations of an OptimistLondon: 1905A signed first edition of this vanishingly scarce work in which the author makes predictions about society one hundred years in the future. -
1933 Watermills & Windmills: a Historical Survey of Their Rise, Decline and FallLondon: 1933A very smart first edition copy of this comprehensive historical survey of Kent watermills and windmills.
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1951 3vols Engineering Workshop PracticeLondon: 1951An early revised edition of this comprehensive practical work on engineering equipment, machinery and processes.
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1904 Les Entrailles de la TerreParis: 1904A third edition copy of this French volume on the bowels of the earth, with illustrations.
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1951-1956 5vols Vor Viden, Magasin for ny Teknik og Forskning, Oktober 1949 - September 1956: Hefte 1-182Kobenhavn: 1951-1956A five-volume set of this Danish science periodical, Vor Viden, concerning new technology and research, with illustrations throughout.
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1824 Pratique des Cours D'EauParis : 1824A first edition copy of this French work on watercourses.
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1934 Memories of A Scientific LifeLondon & Edinburgh: 1934The very scarce first edition of Sir John Ambrose Fleming's autobiographical account of his life.
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[1894] Electricians and Their MarvelsLondon: [1894]Walter Jerrold highlights the key developments and innovations in electricity in this illustrated, leather bound volume.
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1928 The Plight of the Miners A National DangerLondon : 1928A smart pamphlet detailing the plight of the miners.
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c1930 Post Office: The Automatic Telephone SystemLondon: c1930A scarce copy of this guide to the automatic telephone system issued by the General Post Office.
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1950 The Wolseley Four-Fifty Workshop ManualOxford: 1950A scarce workshop manual from Wolseley Motors Limited, with illustrations.
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1854 The Wonders of Science oy Young Humphry DavyLondon: [1854]A bright copy of this ode scientific wonders by Henry Mayhew in full calf prize binding.
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1899 Old Clocks and Watches and Their MakersLondon: 1899F. J. Britten offers an interesting history of clocks, watches, and clockmakers in this illustrated first edition.
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1911-1912 The Aero, Volumes V and VILondon: 1911-1912Volumes V and VI of aeronautical magazine 'The Aero', illustrated throughout and featuring twenty-one consecutive issues.
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1924 The History of Aeronautics in Great BritainLondon: 1924The first edition of J.E. Hodgson's richly illustrated study of the history of aeronautics, in the very scarce original dust wrapper.
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1914 I. C. S. Reference Library: Joinery etc.London: 1914A detailed book of study for students of design and technology, with many illustrations.
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1931 Electric ClocksLondon: 1931A first edition copy of this scarce and comprehensive study of electric clocks by British horologist Frank Hope-Jones.
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1928 Tweedales & Smalley (1920), LimitedRochdale: 1928A catalogue of machinery for preparing, spinning and doubling cotton by Tweedales & Smalley Ltd., written in French.
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c1930 W. N. Froy & Sons Limited Merchants and Manufacturers No. 33London: c1930A scarce illustrated catalogue from W. N. Froy & Sons for their merchandise, issue no. 33.
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1952 Tools and Machinery Catalogue No. 214 With Price ListBristol: 1952A scarce catalogue from Gardiner, Sons & Co. for their tools and machinery with illustrations.
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1890 The Magic Lantern: Its Construction and UseLondon: 1890The very scarce second edition of Perken, Son and Rayment's guide to the magic lantern, which they produced and sold, under the brand name 'Optimus'.
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1956-1958 The Services' Textbook Radio Volume I and VLondon: 1956-1958The scarce first editions of Volume I and Volume V from this radio textbook series.
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1907 How it is MadeLondon: [1907]A fascinating juvenile guide to manufactures by Archibald Williams.
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1922 A Treatise on the Principles and Practice of Dock EngineeringLondon : 1922A third edition copy of A Treatise on the Principles and Practice of Dock Engineering, with folding plates.
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1911 The Maintenance of Motor CarsLondon : 1911A first edition copy of this volume on motor cars and their upkeep, with illustrations.
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1922 Notes and Sketches on Marine Diesel Oil Engines: A Manual of Marine Oil Engine PracticeGlasgow: 1922A scarce illustrated work on marine diesel oil engines and marine engineering.
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1951 Pilot's Instrument Rating Scheme Specimen Questions and AnswersNot stated: 1951The very scarce 1951 issue of this specimen question and answer sheet for pilot's rating scheme.
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1770 A Concise History of the Origin and Progress of PrintingLondon: 1770The very scarce first edition of Philip Luckombe's history of the printing press, with vignette illustrations throughout.
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1835 The Gun; or, A Treatise on Various Descriptions of Small Fire-ArmsLongman: 1835The very scarce first edition of firearms expert and inventor William Greener's pioneering study of the gun.
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1871 The Pocket Estimator for the Building TradeLondon : 1871A first edition, illustrated copy of The Pocket Estimator for the Building Trade.
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1908 Tinplate WorkLondon : 1908A first edition, illustrated copy of this handbook to Tinplate Work.
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2000 Taunton Cider and Langdons: A West Somerset Story of Industrial DevelopmentChichester: 2000A scarce first edition of this story of the development of two substantial businesses in West Somerset.
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1914 ICS Reference LibraryLondon: 1914A textbook on construction and architecture by the I.C.S. Reference Library.
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1921 H.M Dockyard, Rosyth Claim no. 16-MonolithsNot Stated : 1921A scarce volume of this 1920s contract variation H.M Dockyard, Rosyth Claim no. 16-Monoliths, with two plates.
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1929-1930 Portuguese Harbour Works Ports of Averiro and LeixoesLondon : 1929-1930A very scarce volume of various reports on the ports at Aveiro and Leixoes, Portugal.