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Technology
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1973 The Great TrainsCambridge: 1973The scarce true first of this study of trains in the original publisher's full morocco binding with dust wrapper. -
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. -
1907 Mining: An Elementary Treatise on the Getting of MineralsLondon: 1907A very smart copy of Lupton's comprehensive treatise on mining, with a fascinating folding map. -
c1948 The Pageant of the LampLondon: c1948The scarce first edition of this short history of the electric lamp with colour illustrations. -
1961 Horwich Locomotive WorksHorwich : 1961A fascinating scarce volume that records the development of the Horwich Locomotive Works, with photographs. -
1919 The Gasoline EngineNew York: 1919A scarce early edition of this early twentieth century work on new farming technologies with illustrations. -
1894 Illustrated Manual of Hand and Eye Training On Educational PrinciplesLondon : 1894A smart scarce first edition copy of this training manual, with illustrations throughout. -
1929 The New Ford CarLondon: 1929Third impression of this scarce volume concerning the new Ford car. -
1903 Papers of the Corps of Royal Engineers Volume XXVIII 1902Chatham: 1903The first edition, first impression of this collection of professional papers from the Corps of Royal Engineers from the year 1902. -
1977-1988 Theatre Designs And TechnologyNew York, St. Louis, San Francisco, Auckland, Bogota, Dusseldorf, Johannesburg, London: 1977-1988Two first editions of these illustrated works by George. C. Izenour about theatre design and technology. -
2005 Wristwatches: History Of A Century's DevelopmentAtglen: 2005The revised fifth edition of this history of wristwatches, in lovely condition with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1952 Old English BarometersWinchester: 1952A first edition of this history of barometers with the original dust wrapper. -
1985 Grandfather Clocks and Their CasesLondon: 1985A richly illustrated edition of Loomes's study of grandfather clocks. -
1838 A Practical Treatise on Rail-RoadsLondon: 1838The third and thoroughly expanded edition of this 19th century treatise on railroads, illustrated throughout with numerous folding plates. -
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. -
1883 James Nasmyth Engineer An AutobiographyLondon : 1883A fascinating autobiography of Scottish engineer and inventor James Nasmyth, with illustrations throughout. -
1897 Through a Pocket LensLondon: 1897The first edition of Scherren's entomological study using the latest microscope technologies at the end of the nineteenth century. -
1882 Every Man His Own MechanicLondon: 1882A bright copy of Francis Young's informative guide for the 'amateur artisan', illustrated throughout. -
1891 Every Man His Own MechanicLondon : 1891An extensive guide for constructive and decorative work for the amateur mechanic, with illustrations and folding plates. -
c1905 How it WorksLondon: c1905Bright first edition of this work dedicated to many technological and engineering features, re-backed, retaining the original boards. -
1908 Victories of the EngineerLondon : 1908A smart, illustrated first edition copy of Victories of the Engineer by Archibald Williams. -
1903 Illustrated Handbook of Information on Pewter and Sheffield PlateBradford : 1903First edition of this study of the marks on old pewter and Sheffield plate. -
1932 Man's GeniusLondon: 1932Lovely copy of the scarce first edition of E. Buller Barwick's study of the development of famous inventions. -
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. -
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. -
1923 WindmillsLondon: 1923A lovely first edition of this illustrated book dedicated to windmills of Europe, with coloured designs by Frank Brangwyn. -
1981 Kelly's Manufacturers and Merchants Directory 1981-82East Grinstead: 1981The 1981-2 Edition of the Kelly's Manufacturers and Merchants Dictionary, containing information on the names, addresses, and phone numbers of different British companies. -
1907 How It is MadeLondon: [1907]A fascinating juvenile guide to manufactures by Archibald Williams. -
1923 Wireless Apparatus Making: A Practical HandbookLondon: 1923An early handbook to making wireless apparatuses, which showcases the early developments of the telephone, with a range of in-text illustrations. -
1953 Thermodynamics Applied to Heat EnginesLondon: 1953A lovely leather-bound work which covers different aspects of thermodynamics and mechanical engineering, with folding plates and in-text illustrations. -
c1880 Histoire de Mes AscensionsParis: c1880The sixth edition of this fascinating and compelling memoir on the author's ballooning adventures, handsomely bound in quarter morocco. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
c1855 The Builder's Practical DirectorLeipzig: c1855The supplementary series of this guide for builders, complete with all plates. -
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.