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[1859/1860] Pictorial History of The Great Eastern Steam-ShipLondon: [1859/1860]A very scarce, beautifully illustrated history of the construction of the SS Great Eastern, the largest ship ever built at the time of her launch.
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1875 La France Industrielle ou Description des Industries FrancaisesParis: 1875An illustrated second edition copy of this work on French industries.
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1918 Description and Rules for the Management of the United States Rifle Caliber. 30, Model of 1917Washington: 1918An illustrated copy of this rifle handbook.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Signed1887 A Manual of Boot and Shoe ManufactureLondon: 1887A presentation copy of the scarce first edition of this illustrated guidebook to shoe manufacture signed by one of the authors.
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1929 Town's Gas: Services, Meters, Appliances and their InstallationLondon : 1929A scarce guide to gas appliances and their installation, with illustrations.
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1936 Windmills in SussexLondon: 1936The uncommon first edition of this illustrated description of the construction and operation of windmills.
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1933 The Cape Peninsula Automatic Telephone System & Trunk ExchangeLondon : 1933A very scarce and fascinating volume on The Cape Peninsula Automatic Telephone System & Trunk Exchange, with illustrations and folding plates.
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1844 A Practical Treatise on Warming Buildings by Hot WaterLondon: 1844A very scarce early edition of this scientific book regarding the ventilation of buildings.
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1959 Ophthalmological InstrumentsLondon: 1959A very scarce illustrated catalogue of ophthalmological equipment, published by cataracts treatment pioneers.
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1984 Inside the Personal Computer: An Illustrated Introduction in 3 DimensionsNew York: 1984The first edition of this impressive pop-up interactive guide to the personal computer, produced in 1984.
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1977 Digging by SteamWatford, Herts: 1977A fascinating history of steam cultivation by Colin Tyler, the first edition of this work.
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1954 Beyond Expectation The Volkswagen StoryLondon: 1954The uncommon first edition of this history book on the development on cars with illustrations.
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1957 Handbook for the Daimler Conquest 100 B.H.PCoventry: 1957A smart handbook for the Daimler Conquest 100 BHP automobile, with numerous photographs throughout.
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1936 Principles of Road EngineeringLondon: 1936The scarce first edition of this book on road engineering from the early twentieth century in the scarce dust wrapper.
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1971 Time & Space Measuring Instruments from the 15th to the 19th CenturyLondon: 1971The first English language edition of this intriguing book on instruments used to measure time throughout history.
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1947 The Queen Elizabeth The World's Greatest ShipLondon: 1947The first edition of this book dedicated to the Queen Elizabeth ship, with beautiful illustrations.
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1990 More Golden Age of RadioNew Zealand: 1990The scarce first edition of this book on the 'golden age' of radio in the 1980s with illustrations.
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Signed1977 The Story of the Pendulum ClockAltrincham: 1977A signed first edition of this sweeping history of the Pendulum Clock, featuring a letter by the author loosely inserted.
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1870 Wonderful InventionsLondon: 1870Early edition of this study of technological progress to the late nineteenth century by John Timbs.
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1976 The Old TelegraphsLondon: 1976A first edition copy of this comprehensive historical book about telegraphs in the eighteenth and nineteenth century.
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1935 The History of the Tyne Electrical Engineers, Royal EngineersNewcastle: 1935A smart first edition illustrated copy of this history of the Royal Engineers.
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1985 The Modern Shotgun in Three VolumesSouthampton: 1985A fine three volume set of The Modern Shotgun, an illustrated guide inscribed by the author's daughter.
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1894 Old English Plate Ecclesiastical, Decorative and Domestic Its Makers and MarksLondon : 1894A lovely leather bound copy of Old English Plate, richly illustrated throughout.