Engineering Practice – Complete Four Volume Set, Volumes I–IV

Complete four-volume set of Engineering Practice, general editor Edward Molloy, published by George Newnes Limited, London. Volumes I–IV complete. A comprehensive early twentieth-century engineering reference work intended for works engineers, charge engineers, motor mechanics, draughtsmen, pattern makers, moulders, fitters, turners, apprentices and students. Extensively illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, technical drawings and diagrams relating to mechanical and industrial engineering, machinery, workshop processes, metalworking and associated subjects. Matching bibliographical records identify this four-volume edition as George Newnes, 1932, with approximately 1,382 pages across the complete work. Attractive period bindings comprising brown/tan leather-style spines and corners over textured gold cloth boards, red spine labels lettered and ruled in gilt. Condition: Externally worn, with rubbing and scuffing to bindings, wear and losses particularly at spine heads, rubbed corners and general marks/shelf wear consistent with age and use. Interior leaves appear generally clean and firmly usable from inspection, with expected age toning and occasional marks. Numerous illustrations throughout. Please refer to photographs for binding condition. An uncommon complete four-volume set. Abe keywords: Engineering Practice, Edward Molloy, George Newnes, mechanical engineering, engineering history, workshop practice, industrial engineering, machinery, metalworking, mechanics, engineering reference, technical manual, 1930s engineering, British engineering.…