The Golden Gate Bridge: Report of the Chief Engineer to the Board of Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District, California, September 1937
Joseph B. Strauss (Author), Clifford E. Paine (Author), Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Published by Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District, 1938
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Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. 246 pages, 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, charts, plans, plates ; 29 cm. Additionally includes related ephemera: two pamphlets on the Golden Gate Bridge and an original Golden Gate Bridge Bond for $1000 from 1954. Seller Inventory # 2312210128
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Title: The Golden Gate Bridge: Report of the Chief ...
Publisher: Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District
Publication Date: 1938
Binding: hardcover
Condition: As New
Edition: First Edition.
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The Golden Gate bridge; report of the chief engineer to the Board of directors of the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District, California, September, 1937 1938 [LeatherBound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. 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: 270. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1938 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: 270. Seller Inventory # LB100151156127
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The Golden Gate bridge; report of the chief engineer to the Board of directors of the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District California September 1937. 1938 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1938. 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: - 270, Print on Demand. 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. 270. Seller Inventory # LB1111010741265
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The Golden Gate Bridge: report of the chief engineer to the Board of Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District, California, September, 1937.
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Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District, Schwabacher-Frey, Co., 1939]., [San Francisco:, 1939
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Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
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4to. 246, [20] pp. With large folding colour lithograph frontisp., illust. title, photo plates, text illustrations, maps, & diagrams throughout, 12 large folding blueprint plates at rear. Brick-red publisher's cloth, white lettering, illust. of Golden Gate Bridge pier (minor rubbing, edgewear, some scuffing to lower fore-edge, ring on recto of frontisp.), still VG copy. First edition of this lavishly illustrated engineering report detailing the Herculean efforts to build the Golden Gate Bridge, including a detailed history of the project, the planning stages, construction, materials, and finished construction. Although Strauss and his original team incorporated Ellis (d. 1949), Strauss managed to shunt Ellis aside in November, 1931 after several delays, and forced him into retirement and long stretches of unemployment, even though he continued work unpaid on the calculations and structure of the Golden Gate Bridge. Seller Inventory # 60013
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