Forney M N (41 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Vol 11, 1892, pp. 378-392, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG, 1st ed.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Vol 4, 1888, pp. 174-199, Nicely Illust, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG, 1st Ed.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Facsimile. Facsimile reprint of the scarce 1888 edition published by The Railroad Gazette. Compiled for the Master Car-Builders' Association. Approximately 560 pages plus 28 pages of ads in the rear. Illustrated with numerous engravings and dimensional diagrams of passenger and freight cars with statistical data. Bound in green cloth. Fine in about very good, bright dust jacket small chips at head of spine panel. A very nice copy. Book.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: VG -. 2nd. Hardcover / No jacket / Brown boards with gold decoration (the locomotive, of course) /Ex-property of The Evening Machine Alumni Association of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y. / 2nd edition revised and enlarged / Front hinge cracked but binding is solid / All 6 plates intact & in excellent condition / First few pages loose but holding in place / Title page chipped at top edge & has a library stamp.…

4°. XXVIII/456 S., 1 Bl. mit sehr zahlreichen, teils ganzseitigen Abbildungen (nach Holzstichen). Oln. Einband an den Kanten ganz minimal bestossen. Gutes Exemplar. Reprint einer Ausgabe New York 1897, erschien erstmals 1888. Umfassende Geschichte des Eisenbahnwesens der USA im 19. Jahrhundert. Sprache: en. …

Extracted article from Scribner's Magazine, pp174-199, many illustrations, very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Bound in purple-brown cloth with gilt locomotive on front cover, 709 pp plus 6 foldout illustrations in back and 2 internal foldouts, plus numerous internal illustrations. also laid in is a foldout illustration that is apparently from another book for the 9 1/" improved air pump. This copy with spine fade, rear hinge cracked but threads holding, last page of text [index] detached.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Railroads, trains. Covers rubbed, corners and spine ends bumped and frayed. Owner name on the rear endpaper, otherwise the interior is clean and tight, two folding diagrams in the front mis-folded with one fold worn, pages toned.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the effects of long pipes on indicator diagrams with the goal of improving steam engine performance. The author, a renowned expert in the field, provides a comprehensive analysis of the subject, drawing on his extensive experience and research. The book begins by outlining the basic principles of indicator diagrams, explaining how they can be used to assess engine performance. It then delves into the specific effects of long pipes on these diagrams, examining how they can distort the shape of the diagram and affect the accuracy of the measurements taken from it. The author also discusses various methods for compensating for the effects of long pipes, enabling engineers to obtain more accurate readings and improve the efficiency of their steam engines. This book is an essential resource for engineers and technicians working with steam engines, providing a detailed and accessible guide to understanding and addressing the challenges posed by long pipes. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint edition. xxviii, [2], 456 pages. Frontis illustrations. Illustrations. Maps. Charts. Index. Introduction by Thomas M. Cooley (Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission). This work was first published in 1888 and this reprint is from the 1897 edition. DJ has some wear, soiling, edge tears and chips. The American Railway provides an exciting look at the railroad industry in the 1880s and how it developed as the business boomed. Originally published in 1888, it contains a thorough history of how railroads were built, the types of railways, the lives of railway workers, the various ways the railway affected political and business economics, as well as the safety precautions of people who rode or worked with the railway system. You'll also find more than two hundred hand-drawn illustrations-visual representations of great steam engines, graceful bridges, life in a Pullman car, railway accidents, views of track construction, and portraits of railroad pioneers and magnates of the times-and stories from real rail workers. Learn how far we've come from such humble beginnings and grow to have a newfound appreciation for the railways that paved our country's future.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

hardcover. Condition: Good. noticeable wear and creasing.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an intro-level look at mechanical drawing, taking the reader from the most basic steps to a mastery in the subject. The author starts with a list of essential tools and their proper use, then moves quickly into a discussion on the development and usefulness of various geometrical shapes. The text also features a section on conic sections and projection, and concludes with an illustrative exploration of fundamental surface development and intersection. There is also a detailed section on isometric projection, which prepares students to tackle more complex drawings and three-dimensional objects. The author approaches the subject with an accessible and clear style, making this book an excellent choice for students getting started with mechanical drawing. 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.…