Mighty Engineering Feats: Clear and Concise Descriptions of Ten of the Greatest American Engineering Feats
Harriet Salt
Published by The Penn Publishing Company, 1937
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308 pages. This book tells the stories of the first transcontinental railroad, the Panama Canal, the New York City water supply, the Wilson Dam, the Alaska Railroad, the Holland Tunnel, the Columbia River Highway, the George Washington Bridge, Boulder Dam, and the San Francisco-Oakland and Golden Gate Bridges. Black-and-white photographic plates. First edition (first printing). A very good copy in a very good dust jacket. Book with some loss of color to spine. Dust jacket with chips missing from spine edge, repaired with clear tape, and small chips missing on top edge. Seller Inventory # 86240
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Title: Mighty Engineering Feats: Clear and Concise ...
Publisher: The Penn Publishing Company
Publication Date: 1937
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.
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Mighty Engineering Feats: Clear and Concise Descriptions of Ten of the Greatest American Engineering Feats [1st Transcontinental Railroad; Panama Canal; New York City Water Supply; Wilson Dam; Alaska Railroad; Holland Tunnel; Columbia River Highway .]
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Penn Pub. Co., Philadelphia, 1937
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Green Cloth. Condition: Ex-Library (Fair). Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. [Continued from title: . George Washington Bridge; Boulder Dam; San Francisco-Oakland and Golden Gates Bridges. Judging from the mostly removed bookplate on the inside front cover, this volume apparently formerly belonged to a library; binding and pages through p. 59 have damp stains at top, mostly in inner margins; binding is sunned; hinges and interior hinges are cracked; volume has age browning; body of text is mostly clean. 308 p., with in-text illustrations and 16 p. of plates (including frontispiece), all present and accounted for [otob: 12]. Seller Inventory # 206961
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MIGHTY ENGINEERING FEATS, CLEAR AND CONCISE DESCRIPTIONS OF TEN OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN ENGINEERING FEATS
Published by
Penn Pub Co, Philadelphia, 1941
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Larry W Price Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 308 pp.+ Photo Plt at Frontis & 30 Other Photo Plts., Color Illus e.p., Orig Brn Hardback, VG & TIght, no DJ, 1st ed, 3rd prntng. Seller Inventory # 109253
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Mighty Engineering Feats; Clear And Concise Descriptions Of Ten Of The Greatest American Engineering Feats
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Penn Publishing Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1937
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Granada Bookstore, IOBA, Woodlawn, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition - Nap (No Additional Printing Stated, Thus First). Illustrated With Photographs. The Book Is Bound In Green Cloth With Black Lettering On The Front And Spine. The Top Edges Are Dyed Red. Pictorial Endpapers Featuring The Golden Gate Bridge. Short Gift Inscription On The Ffep. The Book Is Heavily Sunned On The Front And Spine. Hinges Sound And The Text Appears To Be Clean And Without Marks. Seller Inventory # 035702
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Mighty engineering feats [by] Harriet Salt. Clear and concise descriptions of ten of the greatest American engineering feats. 1937 [Leather Bound]
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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: 354. 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. 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: 354. Seller Inventory # LB100156144181
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Mighty engineering feats [by] Harriet Salt. Clear and concise descriptions of ten of the greatest American engineering feats. 1937 [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 1937. 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: - 358, 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. 358. Seller Inventory # LB1111013367941
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