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Technology
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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'. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
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. -
1855-1868 9vol Parliament Papers Science and Art ReportsLondon: 1855-68A collection of the reports of the Department of Science and Art from the mid-1850s to late 1860s. -
1827 Brougham Praktiche Bemrkungen Uber Ausbildung Gerwebtreibenden ClassenBerlin : 1827A scarce German language copy of this work by German politician Henry Brougham. -
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1864-8 8Vols Walker Brown Lightbody Davis Working Drawings & Designs 1st EditionEdinburgh; London: 1864-8A fascinating work showcasing Victorian mechanical engineering and design, here in 8 volumes. -
1890 M. Powis Bale Steam and Machinery Management Industry EngineeringLondon: 1890A second edition of M. Powis Bale's 1884 Steam and Machinery Management, with black and white illustrative diagrams. -
1832-3 2vol Arcana of Science and Art or An Annual Register John LimbirdLondon: 1832-1833Two volumes of the Arcana of Science and Art. -
1921 Festigkeitseigenschaften un Gefugebilder der Konstruktionsmaterialien BachBerlin: 1921A second edition of this work on construction material. -
1930 DISCOVERIES INVENTIONS Twentieth Century Edward CRESSYLondon: 1930A detailed and interesting copy of Edward Cressy's history of Discoveries and Inventions of the Twentieth Century, written on request by Routledge as a continuation of Robert Routledge's Nineteeth Century edition. -
1890-93 3vol The Science and Art of Mining Mining Students IllustratedSunderland : 1890-1893A collection of mining periodicals, edited by William Tate. -
1952 Old English Barometers G H and E F Bell Illustrated First EditionLondon : 1952A first edition of this history of barometers. -
1943 Diesel Electric Plants by Edgar J. Kates Illustrated ReferenceLondon : 1943A useful, illustrated reference book on Diesel Electric Plants. -
1848 The Useful Arts and Manufactures of Great Britain Paper Glass Leather GlueLondon : 1848A beautifully illustrated history of goods produced in Britain. -
c1950 Breathing in Irrespirable Atmosphere Illustrated Robert H Davis ApparatusLondon : c1950A study of the equipment developed to filter and aid in respiration. -
1957 History of the British Iron and Steel Industry H R Schubert First EditionLondon : 1957The first edition of this history of the iron and steel industry in Britain, up to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. -
1936 A Rudimentary Treatise on the Manufacture of Bricks and Tiles E DobsonLondon : 1936A study of the manufacture of bricks and tiles, based on works by Edward Dobson. -
1911 Rubber Philip Schidrowitz Illustrated Industrial ManufactureLondon : 1911An Edwardian treatise on the uses and manufacturing of rubber. -
1914 Electric Light Fitting S C Batstone Illustrated Electricity FirstLondon : 1914A treatise on wiring for lighting, heating, and other domestic uses to which electricity can be applied, and the laying down of small private installations. -
1930 The Times Book Of Printing In The Twentieth Century With IllustrationsLondon : 1930A history of printing in the twentieth century. -
1907 Practical Illumination James Raley Cravath First EditionNew York: 1907A scarce edition of this work on interior lighting. -
1890 The Patentee's Guide H F Boughton Inventors ScarceLondon : 1890A scarce work on the process of patenting inventions and ideas. -
c1900 Deighton's Patent Flue and Tube Vulcan Works IllustratedLeeds : c1900A record of patented flues and tubes from Vulcan Works, Leeds.