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Ex-library book with the usual stamps and markings. Orange cloth spine and corners with wood-grain printed paper covered boards. Oblong: 12"w x 9 1/2"h. 76 illustrations and plates. This book was created to prepare candidates for the Board of Trade Examinations at the Marine School, South Shields, England. It shows how to illustrate views of particular parts of machinery.
Features: Flying combat air patrol with the greatest carrier fighter aces of WW II; Diary of a Luftwaffe mechanic; From the Channel coast to Russia!; What were Daimler-Benz & BMW engines like to work on? Art: TBF Avenger; F^F-3 Hellcat; F6F-5 Hellcat; Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver; F6F-3 Hellcat; F6F-5 Hellcat; Grumman TBF Avengers. Water rippling along top edge. Book
10 page children's board book. Average wear to exterior. Contents clean and bright. Undated but appears to be circa 1990. Please note: sound effect is working at time of listing but we cannot guarantee the battery will not have expired by the time of your purchase so we offer this book as is. Also please note that the isbn number for this book is shared with a different title called 'Freddy Fire Engine' which we are not offering. Book
104 pages. "A collection of 218 authentic reproductions of 183 early American horse-drawn vehicles... all illustrations taken from original fashion plates and photographs of the builders, are described." - from front cover. Somewhat above-average external soiling and wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this extremely informative and comprehensive visual reference on the vehicles used prior to the invention of the internal combustion engine. Book
Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. VI, 144. aIX pages. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Profusely illustrated with black and white diagrams and reproductions of photos. "A unique book that for the first time describes the development of the marine steam engine. In this second edition paddle wheels and propellers are also discussed. More engines are covered, more photos are included, and all previous illustrations have been redone with new ones added." - back cover. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. Book
22 pages. Many detailed drawings and parts lists. Above-averate wear and soiling. Binding intact. Worthy reference copy. Undated. Circa 1960? Book
Sm. 8vo., Third Edition, with numerous engraved diagrams in the text, front free endpaper clipped; original green cloth, upper board and backstrip lettered in black, green catalogue endpapers, covers lightly rubbed else a remarkably bright, clean copy. With 32pp publisher's catalogue bound in at end. First published in 1902.
3 vols., roy. 8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs throughout; original printed wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine set. The set comprises Vol.I: ROD 2-8-0 (1977); Vol. 2: Stanier 8F 2-8-0 (1977); Vol. 3: Austerity 2-8-0 and 2-10-0 (1978). COMPLETE SETS IN THIS CONDITION ARE SCARCE. Ottley, 10491.
First edition, 8vo, [2], 17, [1]pp., 2 folding engraved plates of "Fumific Impellers [air-engines]", disbound. Alexander Gordon, civil engineer, proposed a new form of air-engine that he colourfully called the Fumific Impeller. He insisted that air was the technological way forward, and he claimed that those who suggested that heavy machinery was necessary to harness it's power were entirely mistaken.
142 pages. "The first in a series of books that will deal with the rebuilding of Canada's most famous airplane, the Avro Arrow. Learn all about Arrow Supersonic flight from those who were there - featuring 'Spud' Potocki. Follow cockpit development with never-before-seen detailed photos and Institute for Aviation Medicine studies. Read about plans to rebuild the Arrow and how it can be accomplished, including sample Technical Bulletin. Walk around stricken Arrows. Arrow technology for TSR2. Iroquois engine recovery in the UK, Engines sold provide slush fund. Arrow accident and molecular physics and much more." - from back board. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality copy. Book
Revised 10/78. Genuine factory shop manual loaded with black and white illustrations. Almost one inch thick. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound working copy. Book
211 pages. Index. Glossary. Wonderfully illustrated in black and white. "Here, for the first time is a comprehensively researched and dramatically told history of the American marine engine industry and the men who created it." - from back cover. Usual library markings. Somewhat above-average wear. Large dark stain to top edge - text unaffected. A worthy reference copy. Book
266 pages including index. Illustrated with line drawings. Intended for students and young men engaged in the actual operation of steam plants. Chapters include: Reciprocating Steam Engines; Governors; Engine Calculations; The Indicator; Heat; Boilers; Pumps; Corliss Engines; Pipes and Fittings; Rotary Engines; Internal Combustion Engines; Lubrication. Former owner's name and date upon front endpaper. Half-inch tear to top of title page. Gilt lettering upon spine is worn but remains legible. Black boards well worn. Serviceable copy. Book
32 pages. Features: W. Chapin Condit Receives Award from Syracuse University; 1981 Apple Blossom Meet; Reunion of Former H.H. Franklin Employees; Letter from Bennett M. Derby, M.D.; 1904-5 Mitchell Air Cooled Runabout; Ralph Hamlin - A Man of His Time; Franklin Automobile Co. Owner's Bulletin No. 656, April 1922; Franklin Engines - 1902 through 1909 or John Wilkinson's Exhaust(ing) Heat Problems, Part I; 1915 Franklin Series 8; Franklin Automobile Co. Owner's Bulletin No. 639, 1917; Back cover reproduction of 1904 Franklin ad in Harper's Magazine. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this excellent issue. Book
72 pages. Features: Two-page illustrated ad for the Boeing-Vertol 107; Fidel Castro's Threat to the Hemisphere - the author fought with Castro's army but left when he was convinced Castro would not stop until he was the master of all Latin America; Riot Control with Chemical Agents - when the mission is to quell, not kill; The 2d MAW's - Level Ready Pilot Training; Rogers' Rangers - Recon Company 1757 - the principles of small unit tactics they worked out over 200 years ago; Characteristics of Leaders; 2d Mar Div - 2d MAW - The Wing; 2d Mar Div - 2d MAW - The Division; Do-it-yourself Linguist; Mr. Gish, You're the New S-2; This is BUWEPS; Marine Corps Reserve; Baseplate McGurk; LAW Rocket Grenade Launcher, XM 72; Promotions and Transfers; Back cover color ad for the McDonnell Phantom II with J79-GE-8 engines; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
32 pages. Features: As Long As We've Gone This Far - Jim and Betty Hull and their 1926 Franklin, Series 11A, 4 door sedan; Spotlight on Howard Carey - he drove a Series 135 Sport Sedan for many years; A Pirate Restored - a 1930 Franklin Pirate restored for Gene and Joe Gazza; Franklin Engines 1902-1909 or John Wilkinson's Exhaust(ing) Heat Problems (part 2); John Burn column on maintenance and restoration - 1931 S153 Dietrich Speedster Steering Box Replacement. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this excellent issue. Book
XXIV-633-[3] p., 434 fig. dans le texte certaines dépliantes, 2 grandes pl. volantes sous pochette demi-basane cerise de l'époque, dos à faux-nerfs orné de fleurons dorés, titre doré 1906, 1906, , XXIV-633-[3] p, 434 fig. dans le texte certaines dépliantes, 2 grandes pl. volantes sous pochette, demi-basane cerise de l'époque, dos à faux-nerfs orné de fleurons dorés, titre doré, Première édition française, ouvrage "Traduit d'après la troisième édition allemande par E. Hahn." Bel exemplaire, complet de ses planches
290 pages including index. Illustrated with line drawings. Probable first printing as printing/impression not stated. Written to serve as a textbook for correspondence students in the University of Wisconsin Extension Division. The third of a series of three textbooks designed for those students pursuing a general course in Steam Engineering. Covers the fundamental principles underlying the operation of the steam engine in as simple and nonmathematical a way as possible. Section on valve gears is more complete than other sections as this topic is usually less understood than others by operating engineers. Chapters include: Principles of the Steam Engine; Corliss and Other Engines; Parts of the Steam Engine; Heat, Work, and Pressure; Properties of Steam; Indicators; Indicated and Brake Horsepower; Action of Steam in the Cylinder; Steam Engine Testing; The Slide Valve; The Valve Diagram; Valve Setting; Shifting Eccentric and Meyer Valve; Reversing Mechanisms; Corliss Valve Gears; Coverning; Compound Engines; Condensing Apparatus; Lubrication; Steam Turbines. Former owner's signature inside front board, else unmarked. Gilt lettering upon spine worn but legible. Green boards with ample but not excessive wear. Book
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with 33 fine coloured illustrations by Creek, and many hundreds of photographs and illustrations in the text; cloth, a near fine copy in the dustwrapper. Arguably the definitive account, augmented by Creek's superb illustrations.
Complete 5 volume set. pp. 464; 548; 595; 686; 702 + Numerous plates, some folding. Many of the plates are heliotypes or lithographs. 8vo. 240 mm. Original gilt-lettered full cloth binding, slightly soiled. Hardbound. Very good. The copy of Abraham Herr Smith (1815-1894), a U.S. Representative from Millersville, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was elected as a Republican to the Forty-third and to the five succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1873-March 3, 1885). Contents include: I. Report of the Commissioner-General, with Accompanying Papers, including Lists of Exhibitors and of Awards. II. Fine Arts, by W.W. Story; Education, by J.L. Chamberlain; Political Education, by A.D. White; Manual Training Schools, by E.C. Jewett; Wood-Carving, by J.T. Norton; Textile Fabrics, by Henry Howard. III. Iron and Steel, D.J. Morrell; Ceramics, by W.P. Blake; Glass and Glass-ware, also by Blake. Forestry, F.P. Baker. Cotton Culture, by P.M.B. Young. IV. Chemical Processes, by T.E. Jenkins; Mining Industries, J.D. Hague; Steam and Gas Engines, A.J. Sweeney; Machines and Machine tools, W.T. Porter; Clocks and Watches, E.H. Knight; Railway Apparatus, by W.A. Anderson. V. Agricultural Implements, by E.H. Knight; Agricultural Products, by J.J. Woodman; Live Stock, by Samuel Dysart; Horticulture, by G.W. Campbell; Pisciculture, by T.B. Ferguson; etc. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! W50.
48 pages. Features: Aircraft Engine Trends; Materials and Methods Used in the Manufacture of Aircraft Engines; X-Rays and Their Application to Aircraft Materials; Valves for Aircraft Engines; Equipment for Building Aircraft Engines - many photos; Motor Specifications; Electric Generators for Aircraft; Airports and Landing Fields in the U.S. (by state); New Radio Transmitter Developed; News of the Industry; New Developments; Chevrolet Aircraft Engines Corp. ad includes photo of Louis Chevrolet and his 333 engine; Handsome photo ad for the Packard-Diesel aircraft which 'flies the mail'; many more vintage ads. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Book
32 pages. Features: Front cover Thompson Valves ad salutes Northwest Airways; Racon Electric Co. photo ad inside front cover says their Racon 9 unit airplane horn was used to direct landing of the "Akron"; Highlights at Paris; Balanced Elevators; Metal Monocoque Construction; Inspection gauges Used on Radial Engine Crankcases; Servicing the Autogiro; New Planes and Engines - the Hornet Tic, the Heinkel Sportplane; Review of Foreign Press; Airports and Transportation Engineering; Airplane Reception of Television from Ground Station; Edo Automatic Water Rudders; Electric Welding in Aircraft Construction; The History of the Scintilla Magneto; Books; News of the Industry; nostalgic ads; One-page photo portrait of "The Sky Chief", Frank Hawks' new Northrop monoplane; and more. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Book
32 pages. Features: Aircraft Propellers - empirical formula for Maximum Fiber-Stress and Explanations of them and Considerations that apply to Variable-Pitch Propellers; Relation of Production Cost to Quantity in Airplane Manufacturing - pressed metal vs. wood and welded steel tubing; Starters for Airplane Engines; Fundamental Aerodynamics (part IV) - effect on characteristics of giving an airfoil taper in plan form and in thickness; New Aircraft (photo of Fokker F-11); News of the Industry - with photo of executives of the Timm Airplane Corporation, including Jack Gardner, Wally D. Timm and Otto W. Timm; Airports and Airways; New Developments; many vintage ads. Unmarked with average wear and soiling. A sound vintage copy. Book
57 pages. "Offered for the purpose of acquainting the engineering personnel operating U.S. Maritime Commission's Liberty and Victory Ships with the piston ring details for engines and pumps using piston rings." - from title page. Company representative's sticker inside front board. Ink stamp of "Chief Engineer SS Henry Austin" atop front free endpaper. Average wear. Binding sound. A quality copy with attractive gilt lettering and decoration upon red front board. Book
243 pages plus advertisements. Stated copyright date is 1910. No indication that this is a later printing. "A simple, practical hand book for experts as well as for amateurs, fully describing every part of an engine and boiler, giving full directions for the safe and economical management of both; Also, several hundred questions and answers often given in examinations for an engineer's license, and chapters on farm engine economy, with special attention to traction and gasoline farm engines, and a chapter on the science of successful threshing... With numerous illustrations showing the different parts of a boiler and engine and nearly every make of traction engine, with a brief description of the distinctive points of each make." - from Title Page. Contents clean and unmarked. Binding sound. Red cloth exterior is lightly worn and bears brilliant gilt lettering upon front board and spine. Minor fading to back board moderate fore-edge waviness to last 50 pages or so. A glorious reference to the early days of mechanized farming. Very nice copy. Book
