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1901. Thirteenth Edition Revised. 588 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Pages before title page are missing. Heavy cracking at the hinges with exposed binding material. Some occasional moderate cracking to gutters throughout, binding is shaky. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Gilt lettering has become dull. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Seller Inventory # 1719401019ADA
Title: A Text-Book on Steam and Steam Engines
Publisher: Charles Griffin & Company Limited
Publication Date: 1901
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Seller: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Original red cloth with faded gilt lettering on spine. Title in impressed into front cover. 5 1/2 X 8 inches. 588 pages with include 4 pages of index and 68 pages of scientific and technical works and exam questions. Copy has numerous black and white illustrations. Copy also has 4 folded pullouts. 1 pullout is torn along the fold. Illustrations are not affected. All pullouts are fully intact. Previous owners name, "E.W. Tawn" is written in black ink and pencil on half title page. Spine is slightly sunned and edges are slightly worn. Head, tail and corners are lightly bumped. Pages are clean and complete. Binding is tight. Seller Inventory # 017388
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282132088
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an insightful exploration of the history, principles, and applications of the steam engine. Its historical context is established by tracing the evolution of the steam engine from its earliest forms to the sophisticated machines of the Victorian era. The author expertly navigates the technical complexities of the steam engine, explaining its components, operation, and thermodynamic principles in a clear and accessible manner. The book delves into the practical applications of the steam engine, emphasizing its transformative impact on industries such as transportation, manufacturing, and power generation. The author also examines the challenges and limitations of the steam engine, contextualizing its eventual replacement by more modern technologies. Through a comprehensive examination of the steam engine, this book offers valuable insights into the historical development of technology and its profound influence on human progress. 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 # 9780282132088_0
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781145046153
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Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9781018389035
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282132088
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781018389035
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781145782723
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9781018389035_new
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9781018389035
Quantity: Over 20 available