A Text-Book on Roofs and Bridges, three volume set: Part I - Stresses in Simple Trusses (1905), Part II - Graphic Statics (1905), Part III - Bridge Design (1912)
Language: English
Published by John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1912
- Hardcover
- Used





Seller: Yesterday's Book Shop, CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.Yesterday's Book Shop
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026
Condition: Used
US$ 33.00
Quantity: 1 available
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See photos for condition details. Hardcovers, three volume set as pictured. All three are in similar condition with brown cloth boards in gilt text on spine. The first book (Part I - Stresses in Simple Trusses, sixth edition, copyright 1905) contains 316 pages, the second volume (Part II - Graphic Statics, third edition, copyright 1905) has 234 pages, and the third (Part III - Bridge Design, fifth edition, copyright 1912) contains 413 pages (963 pages total for all 3 books). None of the three books contain library markings but there is handwriting and signatures present as well as notes in both pen and pencil. The third volume also has notes, though this appears to be limited to just the end page. The volumes also contain ephemera of blueprints and calculations as well as numerous foldout charts and diagrams. These books were purchased is a set which is why they're being sold together. Please note: this three volume set weighs almost 6 pounds, any non-US sale or priority mail shipping option may require additional postage.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Text-Book on Roofs and Bridges, three volume set: Part I - Stresses in Simple Trusses (1905), Part II - Graphic Statics (1905), Part III - Bridge Design (1912)
- Author
- Mansfield Merriman and Henry S. Jacoby
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons, New York
- Publication year
- 1912
- Condition
- VG-
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Education and Yearbooks, Reference / Engineering / Medical
Yesterday's Book Shop
CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 15 business days | 3 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 5.90 | US$ 14.90 |
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Store description
Yesterday's Book Shop is a small, family-owned establishment. The store first opened in Maryland in 1966 under the name The Collector's Corner, which mainly dealt in older books, stamps and assorted ephemera. In 1975 the name was changed to Yesterday's Book Shop when the main focus became only books and printed matter.
Specialty
First editions, signed editions, limited editions, pre-1950 collectible copies with most being around the turn of the twentieth century and earlier.Seller's business information
Yesterday's Book Shop
OR, U.S.A.