The Romance of Modern Mechanism with interesting Descriptions in Non-Technical Language of Wonderful Machinery and Mechanical Devices and Marvellously Delicate Scientific Instruments, &c. &c.

Archibald Williams; T. W. Corbin [ed.]

Published by Seeley, Service & Co., London, 1923

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A later printing of this work celebrating progress in mechanics by Archibald Williams, in a full calf school prize binding. A later printing of this work, originally published in 1906. Archibald Williams celebrates the progress in machinery in the twentieth century. Revised and brought up to dated by T. W. Corbin. Chapters explore from delicate instruments to workshop machines, portable tools, motor-cars and engines, and more. With many illustrations in text and full page black and white plates.In a full calf school prize binding, awarded to C. M. P. Brown in 1927 for mathematics. In a full calf school prize binding with marbled edges and endpapers. Externally generally very smart with minor self wear and rubbing to the spine and extremities, a touch of sunning to the spine. Minor darkening to the tail of the spine. School prize bookplate to the front free endpaper, awarded to C. M. P. Brown in 1927 for mathematics.Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting scattered to the leaves. With many illustrations in text and full page black and white plates. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 805A73

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Romance of Modern Mechanism with ...

Publisher: Seeley, Service & Co., London

Publication Date: 1923

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book