The Life and Times of Samuel Crompton Inventor of the Spinning Machine Called the Mule

Gilbert J. French

Published by Thomas Dinham, Manchester, 1860

About this Item

A lovely second edition of Gilbert French's biography on the life and work of the inventor Samuel Crompton, illustrated with folding plates. The second edition of this work.A biography on the life of Samuel Crompton.Crompton was an English inventor, best known for inventing the spinning mule, which revolutionised the industry.Illustrated with a frontispiece, three folding plates, and three plates.Collated, complete.Written by Gilbert J. French. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the boards and spine. A little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Crack to the head of the front joint. Hinges are starting but firm. Some spots to the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just the odd light spot. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 716P1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life and Times of Samuel Crompton Inventor of the Spinning Machine Called the Mule
• Publisher: Thomas Dinham, Manchester
• Publication Date: 1860
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography & Autobiography