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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. -
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. -
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. -
1860 Abridgments of the Specifications relating to the Production and Applications of GasLondon: 1860An exceptionally scarce work collecting abridgments on gas, published by order of the Commissioners of Patents. -
1936 Outline of History of Lighting by GasNot Stated: 1936A fascinating history of gas lighting published by the South Metropolitan Gas Company, lavishly illustrated throughout. -
1856-57 Specifications of Patents of Gas Manufacture &c. 1804-1818London: 1856-1857A very scarce collection of sixteen specifications relating to gas manufacturing in the Industrial Revolution, accompanied by a collection of detailed folding technical diagrams. -
1961 The 29th Honorary Fellowship The Weizmann Institute of ScienceStockholm: 1961A finely bound very scarce copy of the addresses delivered at the Weizmann Institute of Science on the 30th October 1960. An association copy, gifted by the wife of Axel L Wenner-Gren, a major contributor of this work. -
1976 The Old TelegraphsLondon: 1976A comprehensive history of the kinds of telegraphs developed in the eighteenth and nineteenth century, an excellent first edition in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1948 Mechanization Takes CommandNew York: 1948A first edition of this important work relating to historiography and mechanics. -
1847 A Manual of Practical DrainageLondon: 1847A second and revised edition of Henry Stephens' scarce publication on practical drainage for farming. -
1632 Le Fondement de l'artifice universel, de l'illuminé docteur Raymond LulleParis: 1632An early edition of this work, which is sometimes regarded as the first work on computer science. -
c1932 Die Eroberung der LuftBerlin-Pankow: c1932A first edition of this fascinating volume containing numerous cigarette cards illustrating various models of aeroplanes , from the 'abroad' collection. -
1908-10 Science in Modern LifeLondon: 1908-10A very smart set of this educational science series. This series was edited by Professor Ainsworth-Davis and covers a variety of subjects that fall within the everyday 'modern science'. -
1942 Oiling Chart for the Brown Type "A" Gyro CompassWatford: 1942A very scarce oiling manual for the Type A Gyro Compass by Brown, a unique World War Two era work on an important piece of technology. -
1850 A Manual of the ThermometerLondon: 1850A very scarce first edition publication on the history and use of the thermometer as a meteorological instrument. -
1907 Histoire de la Navigation ArienneParis: 1907Histoire de la Navigation Arienne by W. De Fonvielle. Illustrated with eighty-two engravings integrated with the text, some of which are full page illustrations. -
1880 Alphabetical Manual of Blowpipe Analysis, Showing All Known Methods Old and NewLondon: 1880A first edition copy of W.A. Ross's work on blowpipe analysis, including illustrations and figures throughout. -
1841 Principles of Mechanism, Designed for Students in the Universities, and for Engineering Students GenerallyLondon: 1841A handsome prize binding of this book on mechanics by Robert Willis. A scarce, first edition. -
1847 The Indicator and Dynamometer with Practical ApplicationsLondon: 1847A very scarce, first edition copy of this work on steam-engines, written by Thomas Main and Thomas Brown, with illustrations and a folding plate. -
1887 Coal-Tar and AmmoniaLondon: 1887An illustrated work of scientific literature, from an expert on the subject. -
1852 The Principle and Practice of Hydraulic EngineeringDublin: 1852A very scarce second edition of this work by John Dwyer regarding hydraulic engineering. -
1905 The Investigation of Mine AirLondon: 1905A very scarce and interesting study of the air in mines, and consequent health effects. Illustrated with numerous diagrams. -
1824-1834 3Vol Mechanics' MagazineLondon: 1824-1834Three scarce volumes of a periodical replete with numerous illustrations of the technological advancements of the period. -
1914 Aerostiers et AviateursParis: 1914A history of balloonists and aviators from Georges Frederic Espitallier -
1859 Guide du Mecanicien Constructeur et Conducteur de Machines LocomotivesParis: 1859A set of guides to the mechanical construction and operation of locomotives. -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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.