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    Glasgow   Practical Mechanic's Journal and Patent Office
    11.5" by 9.5" v [2], 2-288pp
    The second volume of the illustrated 'Practical Mechanic's Journal', an important periodical on the developments of mechanics in the first half of the twentieth century. Illustrated with folding plates.
    By Practical Mechanic's Journal

    1850 The Practical Mechanic's Journal

    Glasgow   Practical Mechanic's Journal and Patent Office
    11.5" by 9.5" v [2], 2-288pp
    The second volume of the illustrated 'Practical Mechanic's Journal', an important periodical on the developments of mechanics in the first half of the twentieth century. Illustrated with folding plates.
    £125.00
    : 1.5kgs / : 972F40
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    Description

    First Edition, Folding Plates, Illustrated, Leather Binding

    Volume II of 'The Practical Mechanic's Journal', this volume dating from April 1849 to March 1850.

    An interesting journal dating from the Industrial Revolution, noting the developments of the science of mechanics.

    Illustrated with eighteen plates, many of which are folding.

    Collated, complete.

    Including articles on the principles of suspension bridges, Baggs' atmospheric railway, the death of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, navigating in the Arctic, the manufacture of sulphuric acid, train velocity, and numerous other subjects.

    Condition

    In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Light rubbing to back strip and board perimeters. Small loss to back strip head. Head of rear joint starting, with board firmly held. Front hinge strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with instances of spotting throughout, most concentrated to plates.

    Very Good

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