Basically a trade catalogue illustrating in detail the working of the Vacuum brake. Nd c. 1886. This copy has a presentation inscription from one of the engineers, Alfred L. Sacre to Mr. Joseph Brindle. There is also some ephemera included. An interesting association copy. Some water staining to top corner which only slightly affects the title page. Bound in original half leather with gilt lettered cloth covered boards. Top and bottom of spine badly rubbed and frayed. All edges & spine rubbed. Cloth marked in places. Scarce.

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Title: The Vacuum Continuous Automatic Brake, With Universal Coupling.
Publisher: The Vacuum Brake Co., Ltd., London.
Publication Date: 1886
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: 10 fine coloured plates, some double page.
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 2.7 kilograms

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