Language: English
Published by University of Wyoming, WY, 1937
Seller: Tome Sweet Tome, San Antonio, TX, U.S.A.
Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcover 9 pages, mimeographed text in stapled covers It is signed by Sillcox on the first page, on which is printed "With the compliments of the author-signature-First Vice President The New York Air Brake Company 420 Lexington Avenue New York, N.Y." Sillcox was at the New York Air Brake Company from 1927-1959, and served terms as Vice-President and President. He had strong ties to the railroad industry and was first to head the NY State Department of Transportation .Cover edges are a bit worn, with a small piece missing from bottom corner of rear cover. Signed by Author(s).
Published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., New York, NY, U.S.A., 1956
Seller: SUNSET BOOKS 2, Newark, OH, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st. Chapter pagination. NO Dust Jacket. Has or May Have all standard Library markings, pocket, labels, stamps, wear and soil to covers. CLEAN TEXT! The Copyright date is 1956 for this Printing. EXTRA MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING WOULD BE REQUIRED BUT WILL NOT BE COLLECTED AS $1.00 OF PRICE IS FOR EXTRA POSTAGE! So it will ship at the One Book rate. Please consider this when comparing pricing! Thank you for your purchase from Sunset Books! Help Promote World Literacy, GIVE a Book as a GIFT!! In stock, Ships from Ohio. Will not fit in Flat Rate Priority Mail envelope. USPS Variable Rate applies for Domestic or International. WE COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES!!!! SEE PICTURES!!!!! ANY ODD/GREEN TONES ON THE SCANS ARE CAUSED BY MY SCANNER!! All of our Technical/Textbook/Ex-Library volumes were obtained legally through Public or Auction sales. This volume was purchased through Public Government Auction as part of the books being disposed of by the Wright-Patterson AFB Technical Library, formerly known as Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. Size: 4to. Ex-Library.
Published by Massachusetts Institute of Techn, 1948
Seller: Booksavers of Virginia, Harrisonburg, VA, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Good. Binding tight, pages unmarked. Binding loose at top of spine. Sticker residue on front & back cover. Age tonng & shelf wear. Light creases on front & back cover. Your purchase benefits the world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.
Published by The New York Air Brake Co., 1948
Seller: Indian Hills Books, Blountville, TN, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 25 one sided pages in paper covers with a marroon cloth spine. This book came from the Interstate Commerce Commission Library. It has their paper label and rubber stamp. No library pocket. The outstanding condition reflects this "not for checkout" status.
Published by Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corp
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Good condition book. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers.
Soft cover. Condition: Very good. Pages 25, approx. 8 3/8 x 10 3/4 inches, softcover, Presented at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology March 17, 1948. Pictorial stapled wraps, ex-library. Mimeographed pages printed on one side only. Very Good condition. Interesting forecast of the the development of railway motive power for the following 25 years. 102504A Railroads.
Published by Harvard, MA, 1938
Seller: Michael J. Toth, Bookseller, ABAA, Springtown, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in tan, illustrated wraps. A 32 pp. book. The author was a VP of the NY Air Brake Co. Scarce -- only five copies on OCLC. Lots of photos.
Published by The New York Air Brake Co., New York, 1946
First Edition
softcover. Condition: very good. first edition. Softcover, stapled booklet (approx. 8 1/2" by 10 3/4"), 29 pages printed on only one side. Ex-library, with stamp on top cover.102504A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very good. 23 pages, quarto, approx. 8 3/8 x 10 3/4 inches, softcover. Presented to the Student Chapter, American Society of Mechanical Engineers at Princeton University, November 4, 1947. Pictorial stapled wraps. Ex library with library stamp on cover. 23 mimeographed pages, printed on one side only. Light cover soil, else book is in Very Good condition. A presentation about railroad cars. Sillcox was first Vice President of the New York Air Brake Co. 112504A Railroads.
Published by The Southern & Southwestern Railway Club
Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. (Railroads, Trains) 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.
Published by Harvard, MA, 1938
Seller: Michael J. Toth, Bookseller, ABAA, Springtown, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in tan, illustrated wraps. A 45 pp. book. The author was a VP of the NY Air Brake Co. Scarce -- only eight copies on OCLC. Lots of photos.
Published by The PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS: A NEWCOMEN ADDRESS, 1936
Seller: Abound Book Company, Overland Park, KS, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. At head of title: The Newcomen Society. American Branch "This address was delivered by invitation before the American Newcomen on November 17, 1936 at New York, during a railway history meeting of the Society. " Very scarce book. Thin hardcover. Free of former owner writing or bookplates. No DJ. Some light brown spotting to cream color boards and light finger print type marks on a few pages. Overall very good. ; 8vo; 21 pages.
Published by Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation., New York., 1941
Seller: N. G. Lawrie Books, Sheffield, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 27.42
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 274pp, illustrations & diagrams. With a label & ink stamp of the Newcomen Society. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Soft cover. New York, The New York Air Brake Co., March 18, 1947, 1947. Soft cover. Pages 29,approx. 8 3/8 x 10 3/4 inches, softcover, Presented at Princeton University. Stapled pictorial wraps, ex-library with library stamp on front cover. Mimeographed pages, printed on one side only. Clean and tight. A presentation about passangener rail and the new competition from the airlines. Sillcox was first Vice President of the New York Air Brake Co. 112504A Railroads.
Language: English
Published by Harvard University, Cambridge, 1942
Seller: Bohemian Bookworm, Flemington, NJ, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Mimeographed speech by VP of NY Air Brake Company at Harvard's Graduate school, 15 Dec, 1942, 41pps, wraps, VG.
Published by The New York Air Brake Company, New York, 1951
Seller: Dennis Holzman Antiques, Cohoes, NY, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Edition Unstated. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Text body is clean and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Stapled b & w pictorial wraps, viii + 33 pp. (one side of page only), graphs; a paper presented March 2, 1951 at M.I.T. by L.K. Sillcox, then Executive Vice-President of the New York Air Brake Company. Highly technical, presented when diesel-electric engines were considered new technology and addresses braking issues for both steam locomotives and diesel engines. Wraps are soiled, stain at foot of spine, back lower corner of wrap torn off, last page and back wrap have long crease at lower corner. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 lb 8 oz. Category: Railways; Science & Technology; Books; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 005587.
Published by Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation, 1941
Seller: Dean's Books, Webster, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Copyright 1941 by Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation. Marker presentation on first blank page dated 3-19-1941. Preface dated October, 1940. 274 pages in good to very good condition with no markings. Red Boards with silver bar on cover and on spine. Solid book with shelf wear, bumped corners and spine ends. Cover is dirt stained from use on a train. Original first edition. Nice collectible.
Published by SIMMONS-BOARDMAN, NY, 1941
Seller: Princeton Antiques Bookshop / Ruffolo Enterprises, Atlantic City, NJ, U.S.A.
HARD BACK RED. Condition: GOOD. General wear: small bookplate, foxing--otherwise very good condition Inscribed by the Author on title page B&W photos and diagrams DATE PUBLISHED: 1941 EDITION: 274.
Language: English
Published by Literary Licensing, LLC, 2013
ISBN 10: 1258665271 ISBN 13: 9781258665272
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 32 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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: 46. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1955 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: 46.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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: 66. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1955 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: 66.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1937 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 and contains approximately 44 pages. 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.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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: 56. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1936 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: 56.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1949 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 and contains approximately 38 pages. 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.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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: 96. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1951 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: 96.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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: 288. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1941 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: 288.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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: 258. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1955 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: 258.
Published by Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation, New York, 1955
Seller: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Jacket. Hardcover; 8vo; 242 pages. Railway technology history. Red cloth hardcovers with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Rubbed edges. Bumped corners.Prev. owner's stamps on ffep, bep, and p. 99. The pages are glossy. bright, and clean. With numerous illustrations. VG-/--. Book.
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1922 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 68 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. 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. Pages: 68.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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 1936. 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:- 56, 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. 56 56.