The Engineer and machinist's drawing-book; a complete course of instruction for the practical engineer . Illustrated by numerous engravings on wood and steel . Forming a progressive series of lessons in drawing, and examples of approved construction

Le Blanc, M., & MM. Armengaud (i.e., Armengaud, aîné & Charles Armengaud)

Published by Blackie and Son, Glasgow, Edinburgh & London, 1878

About this Item

Folio, pp. viii, 116; inserted engraved title page, engraved frontispiece and 70 engraved plates (actually 68 plates as 2 are double-page), plus a chromolithograph; later half maroon calf over original terracotta cloth boards, gilt-lettered on upper cover; a very good, sound copy. Comprising linear drawing, projections, eccentric curves, the various forms of gearing, reciprocating machinery, sketching and drawing from the machine, projection of shadows, tinting and coloring, and perspective. Originally published in 1855. The book was still in print as late as 1881. Seller Inventory # 65446

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Engineer and machinist's drawing-book; a...

Publisher: Blackie and Son, Glasgow, Edinburgh & London

Publication Date: 1878

Binding: Hardcover