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490pp, [2]pp publisher's ads, numerous fold-outs and in-text illustrations. Brown cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. 8vo. . Sun-faded spine, rubbed corners and spine ends; soiled and stained boards. Top text block edge dust damaged, remaining edges starting to tanning. Free endpapers starting to tan. Gutters cracked and strained, volume loose; bottom corner of pages 412-446pp bumped. Otherwise, internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Seller Inventory # 023514
Title: Steam-Engine, Theory and Practice
Publisher: Longmans, Green and Co, London, UK
Publication Date: 1912
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: N/A
Seller: D & M Books, PBFA, Mirfield, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 'Steam-Engine Theory and Practice' by William Ripper. Longmans Green and Co 1901 new edition. Original publisher's cloth. Spine splits. Lacks front endpaper. G. Seller Inventory # 014675
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content with light age tone. Owner name to paste down. Seller Inventory # 9999-99999081256
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Parrott Books, Nr Faringdon, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 5th or later Edition. 490pp. Illustrated throughout. Interesting railway reference literature. The book is in very good condition - clean and bright. It presents very nicely on the shelf. PARROTT BOOKS - established for over 20 years offering a prompt friendly and efficient service. Seller Inventory # 026691
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 548 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 26017122/2
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Happyfish Books, Meopham, KENT, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. THE BOARDS ARE HEAVILY RUBBED AND FADED. THE CORNERS ARE SCUFFED AND EXPOSED. THE SPINE IS RUBBED AND CREASED. BOTH ENDS OF THE SPINE ARE SCUFFED AND TORN. THE PAGE EDGES ARE HEAVILY YELLOWED AND MARKED. THE BINDING HAS SPLIT AT BOTH ENDS AND IS EXPOSED. THE FIRST AND LAST PAGES HAVE LOOSENED. THERE IS SOME FOXING INSIDE. THE REMAINDER OF THE BINDING IS TIGHT. PAGES GENERALLY APPEAR CLEAN AND CREASE FREE. ALL IN ALL A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS BOOK. Seller Inventory # 13.09.2021/KP/BOXKP119/1002/CRS16-8-21
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Recycle Bookstore, San Jose, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Pencil marks to pages 36-37, edgewear to pages 383,384,490-513, moderate wear to cover but otherwise good reading copy with excellent diagrams, graphs, charts, and illustrations throughout. Binding is cracked between front flyleaf and title page and is slightly loose but still holding strong. Seller Inventory # 1035559
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fundamental principles and practical applications of steam engine technology, serving as a comprehensive guide for aspiring engineers and enthusiasts alike. It offers a historical perspective on the evolution of steam power, tracing its roots from early theoretical concepts to its pivotal role in driving the Industrial Revolution. The author expertly navigates through the thermodynamics of gases, elucidating the intricate relationship between heat, work, and energy. The book explores the properties of steam, its behavior under varying pressures and temperatures, and the intricacies of steam generation and utilization. It delves into the design and operation of various steam engine components, including cylinders, valves, governors, and condensers, providing readers with a thorough understanding of their functions and interplay. With a focus on practical applications, the author examines different types of steam engines, such as mill engines, marine engines, and locomotives, showcasing their unique characteristics and engineering marvels. The book concludes by contemplating the future trajectory of steam technology, emphasizing its enduring relevance in a rapidly changing technological landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330113752_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. reprint. heavy, extra postage may be required. boards are edge worn and rubbed. binding is a bit knocked, some evidence of repaired. front end pages are a bit chipped. foxing and marks. contents appear complete, with several foldout illustrations. ownership inscriptions. contents remain clear and much legible. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # 20rm
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 45359167-n
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Steam-engine Theory and Practice. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781015982956