Published by Vacuum Brake Co. [1885] 0, London, 1885
Seller: Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Talent, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Thirteen pages printed recto only. Page one is a description of the Vacuum Brake; two is a listing of the railway companies using the Vacuum Brake; three is a page of instructions for working the Brake; page four is a foldout diagram of a locomotive showing the brake mechanism; page five is a diagram of the tender showing the braking mechanism; page six is lacking, the diagram of the carriage; page seven is a diagram of the guard van; and pages eight through thirteen are illustrations of the Brake parts. Laid in is a large folded diagram titled "Arrangement of Vacuum Automatic Brake, (System C.) for express Bogie Passenger Engine & Tender." Bound in black quarter leather over gray cloth boards printed in gilt. Offsetting to the endpapers. Despite lacking page six, the book remains a very good copy. Book.
Seller: Librería Páramo, Urueña, VA, Spain
Condition: Bueno. The Vacuum Brake Co. London ca. 1885, holandesa en media piel, cubiertas rozadas, por lo demás buen estado, incluye 10 láminas (10 drawings, )36,5x32 cm.//// Nota de la librería: Si no se especifica en la descripción anterior, los libros no tienen subrayados, anotaciones, firmas o defectos reseñables. ATENCIÓN: EL ENVÍO GRATUITO ES ORDINARIO SIN NÚMERO DE SEGUIMIENTO, y puede sufrir retrasos de varios días. Le dejarán un aviso en el buzón PARA LA RECOGIDA EN OFICINA. PRIORITARIO/CERTIFICADO CON ENTREGA A DOMICILIO POR SOLO 2,90 euros. L3-3104.