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Technology
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1935 Some Milestones of AviationLondon: 1935A richly illustrated first edition charting the dramatic rise of powered flight, written by ex-RAF officer and “Biggles” creator Captain W. E. Johns. -
1865 Lives of Boulton and WattLondon: 1865A handsomely bound first edition of Samuel Smiles's biography of two important steam-engine engineers from the 19th century. -
1824 A Descriptive History of the Steam EngineLondon: 1824Illustrated throughout, this is the scarce first edition of Robert Stuart's fascinating history of the steam engine. -
1824 A Descriptive History of the Steam EngineLondon: 1824Illustrated throughout, this is the scarce first edition of Robert Stuart's history of the steam engine, with the bookplate of Thomas Byam Martin to the front pastedown. -
1829 The Science of Mechanics as Applied to the Present Improvements in the Useful ArtsProvidence : 1829The scarce first edition of this comprehensive guide to mechanics, with a folding frontispiece and 3 folding plates throughout. -
1876 Annals of the RoadLondon: 1876The first edition of this beautifully illustrated account of stage coaching by Captain Malet, bound in half morocco and illustrated with colour lithographs. -
1870 The Ocean Telegraph to IndiaLondon: 1870A very scarce association copy of this informative work regarding the British-Indian submarine telegraph. -
1932 The History of the MicroscopeLondon: 1932A very pleasing first edition of this history of the microscope, with the scarce original glassine wrapper. -
1823 Scenes of British WealthLondon: 1823The first edition of this topographical work presenting scenes of British industry and trade, written and illustrated by the Rev. Isaac Taylor. -
1823-1842 The Mechanics' Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal, and GazetteLondon: 1823-1842Eight informative and illustrated first edition volumes of 'The Mechanics' Magazine', a periodical from the nineteenth century covering important developments in the world of mechanics, including the very scarce first volume. -
1900-1902 Fielden's Magazine, An Engineering ReviewLondon: 1900-1902A very scarce six volume collection of the engineering publication 'Feilden’s Magazine', illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams. -
1900 Cassier's Magazine, Engineering IllustratedLondon: 1900A highly informative turn of the century volume of Louis Cassier's engineering periodical, illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams of engineering achievements. -
1833-49 The Mechanics' Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal, and GazetteLondon: 1833-49An eleven volume collection of 'The Mechanics' Magazine', an illustrated periodical from the nineteenth century covering important developments in the world of mechanics, bound in half calf. -
1828-1846 The Mechanics' Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal, and GazetteLondon: 1828-1846Five fascinating volumes of the Mechanics' Magazine, a periodical populated with numerous illustrations of the technological advancements of the period. -
1839-1842 The Penny Mechanic and Chemist, A Magazine of the Arts and SciencesLondon: 1839-1842Two volumes of a fascinating, highly detailed, and very scarce scientific periodical, the 'Penny Mechanic and Chemist', illustrated throughout with detailed woodcuts of scientific achievements. -
1829-1831 Mechanics Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal, and GazetteLondon: 1829-1831Early 19th century volumes of the Mechanics' Magazine, a periodical populated with numerous illustrations of the technological advancements of the period. -
1823-30 Mechanic's MagazineLondon: 1823-30Three volumes of this expansive periodical on mechanics and engineering, offering a unique insight into the Industrial Revolution. -
1844-47 The Magazine of Science and School of ArtsLondon: 1844-47Four volumes bound in two of this scarce periodical on the sciences and arts, illustrated throughout. -
1930 Couriers of the Clouds: The Romance of Air MailPhiladelphia: 1930A very smart first edition of this scarce story of air mail from American author Edward Shenton, with colour plates. -
1838 Easy Lessons in Mechanics; with Familiar Instructions Showing the Practical Application of the Various Mechanic PrinciplesLondon: 1838A scarce second edition of this detailed study of mechanical principles, with illustrations throughout. -
1947 Breathing in Irrespirable Atmospheres and, in Some Cases, Also UnderwaterLondon: 1947A smart copy of this illustrated study into the development of breathing apparatus for irrespirable atmospheres. -
1886 Report on the Mining Industries of the United StatesWashington: 1886The very scarce first edition of this impressively illustrated governmental survey of the USA's non-precious metal mining sectors. -
1929 Standard Practice in Sheet Metal WorkPittsburg: 1929The vanishingly scarce first edition of this impressive publication from the National Association of Sheet Metal Contractors, offering instructions for the use of sheet metal. -
1869 A Practical Treatise on Modern Screw-PropulsionLondon: 1869Illustrated with a wealth of technical diagrams, this is the very scarce first edition of Burgh's collection of articles on marine propulsion technology. -
c1883 4vol Les Nouvelles Conquetes de la ScienceParis: c1883A smartly bound collection of four scientific volumes from French writer Louis Figuier, with illustrations. In the original French. -
1844 2vol A Collection of Studies on British Manufacturers by George DoddLondon: 1844-1851Two volumes containing the complete six parts of George Dodd's study of British manufacturing from the mid-nineteenth century. -
1863 Industrial Biography: Iron Workers and Tool MakersLondon: 1863A fifteenth thousand copy of this detailed biography of important industry men from social reformer Samuel Smiles. -
1870 English Mechanic and Mirror of Science and Art (Vol X, No. 250-253 & 260)Middlesex: 1870A pleasing set of scarce issues from this illustrated popular-science magazine, 'The English Mechanic and Mirror of Science'. -
1930 The World in 2030 A.D.London: 1930A first edition of this illustrated collection of speculative essays from British Conservative politician Frederick Edwin Smith. -
1898-1904 Machine Drawing by T. Jones and T. G. jonesLondon: 1898-1904A foundational copy offering clear instruction of mechanical drawing for engineering students in technical schools, illustrated throughout. -
1913 Petroleum Boiling and Cooking Stoves, "Primus" Wickless Stoves, Blow-Lamps and Spirit Stoves, &c.Exeter: 1913A very scarce advertisement booklet for petroleum stoves for the 1913 season. -
1938 Progress of Engineering in India During the Past Twenty-Five YearsCalcutta: 1938A very scarce article on the progress of engineering in India by Wilfrid Cracroft Ash, with this being the owner's own copy with his hand written corrections. -
1904 Old Clocks and Watches & Their MakersLondon: 1904A smartly rebound second edition of this informative work on clocks, watches, and their makers. With illustrations throughout. -
c1890 Severn Tunnel Railway: From 4 Miles 60 Chains to 7 Miles 50 ChainsLondon: c1890An annotated and hand coloured lithograph map of the Severn Tunnel Railway, belonging to the office of the Great Western Railway's Chief Engineer's Office. -
1866 On the Maintenance and Renewal of Permanent WayLondon: 1866The vanishingly scarce first edition of British civil engineer Richard Price Williams's discussion of the upkeep and replacement of railway track, illustrated with folding tables and plates. -
1849 The Student's Guide to the Locomotive EngineLondon: 1849The very scarce first English language edition of this detailed guide to the locomotive engine and its construction, illustrated with seventy-two plates.