A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture and Distribution of Coal-Gas Its Introduction and Progressive Improvement

The fourth edition of this comprehensive treatise on the manufacture and distribution of coal-gas by Samuel Clegg. The fourth edition of this work by civil engineering Samuel Clegg. An extensive and comprehensive treatise on coal gas, originally appeared in 1841. A valuable exposition of the various processes of the apparatus employed in the manufacture and distribution of coal gas, with chapters outlining the history of the introduction of lighting by coal-gas, the chemistry applied to the manufacture of coal-gas, on the various processes applied to coal-gas, and more.Illustrated in text with numerous black and white figures, as well as thirty-two full page plates, of which six folding and most double-page. Collated, complete. With advertisements to the rear.With British politician Arthur Marsden's bookplate to the front pastedown. Rebound in full cloth binding. Externally sound with some shelf wear and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. With British politician Arthur Marsden's bookplate to the front pastedown.Library stamp to the front free endpaper. Inscribed to the title page 'The property of the Cheltenham Gas Co.' dated 1866. The hinges are slightly strained, holding firm. The volume internally firmly bound. The pages clean with only only a hint of age toning. Illustrated in text with numerous black and white figures, as well as thirty-two full page plates, of which six folding and most double-page. Collated, complete. Very Good.…