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ISBN 10: 0548480540 ISBN 13: 9780548480540
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ISBN 10: 1163749443 ISBN 13: 9781163749449
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a lecture given before the Institute of British Architects in 1837 by the author on the subject of dry rot in timber. It discusses the causes and effects of dry rot and suggests methods to prevent this decay, including various chemical solutions, as well as boiling or steaming the timber. The author also discusses the preservation of timber by the application of creosote. The book provides insights into the scientific knowledge and practical methods of preventing dry rot in timber in the early 19th century. 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.
Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2010
ISBN 10: 1161675280 ISBN 13: 9781161675283
Language: English
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ISBN 10: 0548480540 ISBN 13: 9780548480540
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Published by C. Adlard, 1838
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 64 pp; 2nd Edition, stated, this article only. This is a bound compendium (circa 1835) of various period scientific articles on the control of dry rot in timber and Naval vessels. The original articles are as follows: 1) The Practical Prevention of Dry Rot in Timer, lecture by Professor Faraday, T. R. S. &c. , 24p, 1834, J. And C. Adlard 2) Dr. Birkbeck's Lecture on Kyan's Patent for Preventing Dry Rot, 47p, 1834, John Weale, 3) A Lecture on The Dry Rot and on the most Effectual Means of Preventing It by Robert Dickson, M. D. , F. L. S. , 2nd edition, 64p 1838, C. Adlard, 4) Report by the Commissioners Appointed by the Dutch Government on Kyan's Process, 25p, 1838, C. Adlard 5) Copy of a Letter to Beilby Thompson, Esq. M. P. On the Navy Estimates: shewing the Expense of Building and Repairing his Majesty's Navy, from the Year 1800 to 1820 with Remarks on the Adoption in his Majesty's Dock-Yards of Kyan's Patent Process for Prevention of Dry Rot in Timber, by Mercator, 1834, J. And C. Adlard. 6) Copy of the Report from the Committee Appointed by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to Investigate Mr. Kyan's Patent for the Prevention of Dry Rot in Timber, &c. Bound together in 1/2 Leather marbled covers with marbled endpapers and foredge (foredge only on the last document, the resting being in smaller format and with differing paper sizes and types). Two PO bookplates in the front, one over the other, the top from reading "Library, Engineer School, U. S. Army", ex-library with the usual marks, some wear to the corners but still square and just a hint of board showning, spine with nice readable gilt. Two of the articles have notched pages of 1/4 x 2 inches in the bottom margin, material still attached at the spine, looks to be a side effect of a binding issue, does not impact text or overall attactiveness. Pages toned and unmarked, toning varies by article due to the different papers used, just a bare hint of foxing occassionally. A nice, clean, tight and attractive book none the less.
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ISBN 10: 0548480540 ISBN 13: 9780548480540
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Add to basketTaschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.