THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION OF PETROL ENGINES

Sole edition. Small 8vo, c. 7 x 4 inches, pp. vi + 76, numerous diagrams in text, all edges coloured, hardback. Book condition - Good plus, contents clean, paste-downs and flyleaves are tanned, owner's inscription on front flyleaves, no foxing, inner hinges intact, binding firm ; original, plum-coloured cloth with gilt title to front board, some rubbing of corners and edges, back is clean and hinge is intact ; spine is rubbed with slight loss at either end, spine colour is very faded ; front is clean with some areas of slight colour fading, front board gilt is complete and bright. Contents : Recent Innovations - Duplex Ignition with Magneto, Auxillary Ignition by Magneto and Battery, Duplex Ignition with Coil, Combined Car-lighting and Ignition ; Chapters : I. The effect of an Electrical Current, Conductors, Insulation, The Accumulator etc ., II The Intensity Coil, The Induction Coil, III The Magneto , IV The Engine , V. Ignition Timing, Half-Time Shaft, Magneto Tappets, High Tension Coil and Accumulator etc., VI Accumulator Charging , Dry Cells, Care of Dynamos , Useful Hints plus an Index. A rare item from the Edwardian period of motoring.…