Edgar J Kates (30 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Second Edition. Pages are clean and unmarked. Some pencil scribbling on free end papers. Cover corners and edges are lightly rubbed. Binding is tight 272pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. hardback book in very good condition,no names,writing etc.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 5th or later Edition. Hardcover. Black boards with White/yellow front & spine text with front picture. Appear to be techinical manual/text book. Front cover colored with marker and marker mark FFEP doew not interfere with text/diagrams etc. Extreme shelf and edge wear with corner bumps.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. Spine faded and spotting to cover edges. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 181 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Book.

Good plus or better, light general wear. Cloth Corners lightly bumped, top corners waterstained. Internally clean. Pages browned. Tuesday, July 13, 2010 4:03:19 PM Worn, soiled jacket with tears and chips.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. A practical text on the characteristics, installation, maintenance and operations of diesel-driven generators; including voltage regulators, frequency and automatic controls.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket Volume 1. (engineering, engines, technology) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 3rd Edition. 487 pp. Book/dust jacket condition: Good/na (paperback). 3rd/Third Edition. All orders are processed and shipped from MI or WI, USA.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Good, unmarked, illus. HB; no DJ.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. 2nd edition. (Reference, Repair Manual, Engines) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Second Edition. Brown cloth with black lettering and cover illustration. Bump to head and heel of spine and corners. Previous owner gift inscription to front endpaper. Text is clean and bright, no marks. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and diagrams. "A practical text on the characteristics, installation, maintenance, and operation of Diesel-driven generators, including voltage regulators, frequency and automatic controls.".…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. Diesel and High Compression Gas Engines Fundamentals published by American Technical Society, Chicago, IL, 1955. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound. No DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: V-Fine. 396 Pgs. By Edgar J. Kates, A.B., M.E. Consulting Engineer, New York City. Fellow and Officer, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Illustrated with charts, graphs and black and white photos. Description text copyright 2000 BooksForComfort. Item ID 1014. book. …

Super octavo hardcover (VG) ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. 181 p. Ill. 14,5x22cm. Ex libris du Fraser Institute. code 1094.

2nd edition orig. dec. cloth Fine octavo 272pp., b/w pls. & ills., frontis., diags., tables, index.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A useful, illustrated reference book on Diesel Electric Plants. The full title of this volume reads: Diesel Electrical Plants: A Practical Test on Characteristics of Diesel Engines, Principles of Diesel-Driven Generators, Governors, Voltage Regulators, Parallel Operation of Generators, Installation and Maintenance of Electric Equipment, Automatic Controls, Alarm Signals and Diesel Trains From the Introduction: "Diesel engines are extensively used for driving electric generators to produce cheap electric power, and a real need has developed for a book specially devoted to Diesel electric equipment." In a cloth binding with unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, very smart with just some minor shelfwear. Dustwrapper is generally smart, lightly rubbed in places, with some chips and closed tears. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean with some staining to the front and rear pastedowns. Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 181 Pp. Red Cloth, Gilt. First Printing, With 1936 Date On Title Page. Near Fine, Gilt Brilliant, Former Owner's Name On Front Endpaper. Dust Jacket With Wear, Small Tears And Losses At Edges. Illustrations, Charts (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Second Edition / Tenth Print. Hardback copy in pictorial boards, no dustjacket. 448pp. B/w diagrams. Not library copy, no inscriptions, light foxing to endpapers and top page block. (58/3).

1st edition hardbacks in original cloth Nice copies octavo c.2500pp., frontis.(6), b/w plates, text ills., diags., appends., index, Vol. 1: High Speed Engines; 2: Principles of Electricity / Generators & Motors; 3: Diesel Electric Plants, Locomotives- Mechanical Equipment; 4: Locomotives- Electrical Equipment; 5: Thermodynamics; 6:Diesel Engine Design.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 296. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1945 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 296.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 296. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1945 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 296.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 416. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1954 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 416.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1945. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 296, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 296 296.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1954. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 416, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 416 416.…