A Practical Treatise on the Science of Land and Engineering Surveying, Levelling, Estimating Quantities, &c.

A Practical Treatise on the Science of Land and Engineering Surveying, Levelling, Estimating Quantities, &c., by H. S. Merrett, published by E. & F. N. Spon in 1887. This is the fourth edition, revised and corrected, with an appendix by George W. Usill. The title page carries an ownership inscription reading 'Thos Partington, Westhoughton, 1890'. The book is bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering to the spine and a gilt illustration of a surveying instrument on its tripod. The covers bear a blind-embossed decorative border with floral corner motifs. The spine cloth is worn and split at the head and tail, with loss to the covering material exposing the cords beneath. The boards show scuffing and light marking, particularly to the front cover. Internally, the text block includes numerous diagrams, plates and fold-out sections illustrating surveying methods, levelling and instruments, printed on cream paper. One fold-out plate shows creasing and a small closed tear at the fold.