THE PRINCIPLES OF MECHANICS: Explaining and Demonstrating the general Laws of Motion, the Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity, &c. Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Others, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And extremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a Mechanical Way. The Second Edition, Corrected, and very much enlarged. With 43 Copper-Plates.

Second Edition Small 4to. in contemporary speckled brown calf with raised bands, chestnut brown calf title label, gilt to spine and gilt borders to boards. All edges speckled red. viii, [2] 284pp., illustrated with 43 copper engraved plates, all folding, 8 within the text and 35 bound at the end. Engraved armorial bookplate of Penry Williams to front pastedown. Modern bookplate to rear pastedown. Old ink diagrams hand drawn to blank at end. Outer edge of Plate V with small closed tear and light soiling. Occasional light foxing throughout, slightly heavier to prelims. Light wear and scuffing to edges and light soiling to boards. Overall a VERY GOOD COPY. (Shelf 4) PLEASE NOTE: Heavy BOOK (1.3 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…