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Technology
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1854 The Wonders of Science oy Young Humphry DavyLondon: [1854]A bright copy of this ode scientific wonders by Henry Mayhew in full calf prize binding. -
1924 The History of Aeronautics in Great BritainLondon: 1924The first edition of J.E. Hodgson's richly illustrated study of the history of aeronautics, in the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
1914 I. C. S. Reference Library: Joinery etc.London: 1914A detailed book of study for students of design and technology, with many illustrations. -
1928 Tweedales & Smalley (1920), LimitedRochdale: 1928A catalogue of machinery for preparing, spinning and doubling cotton by Tweedales & Smalley Ltd., written in French. -
c1930 W. N. Froy & Sons Limited Merchants and Manufacturers No. 33London: c1930A scarce illustrated catalogue from W. N. Froy & Sons for their merchandise, issue no. 33. -
1952 Tools and Machinery Catalogue No. 214 With Price ListBristol: 1952A scarce catalogue from Gardiner, Sons & Co. for their tools and machinery with illustrations. -
1890 The Magic Lantern: Its Construction and UseLondon: 1890The very scarce second edition of Perken, Son and Rayment's guide to the magic lantern, which they produced and sold, under the brand name 'Optimus'. -
1907 How it is MadeLondon: [1907]A fascinating juvenile guide to manufactures by Archibald Williams. -
1911 The Maintenance of Motor CarsLondon : 1911A first edition copy of this volume on motor cars and their upkeep, with illustrations. -
1951 Pilot's Instrument Rating Scheme Specimen Questions and AnswersNot stated: 1951The very scarce 1951 issue of this specimen question and answer sheet for pilot's rating scheme. -
1770 A Concise History of the Origin and Progress of PrintingLondon: 1770The very scarce first edition of Philip Luckombe's history of the printing press, with vignette illustrations throughout. -
1835 The Gun; or, A Treatise on Various Descriptions of Small Fire-ArmsLongman: 1835The very scarce first edition of firearms expert and inventor William Greener's pioneering study of the gun. -
1871 The Pocket Estimator for the Building TradeLondon : 1871A first edition, illustrated copy of The Pocket Estimator for the Building Trade. -
1908 Tinplate WorkLondon : 1908A first edition, illustrated copy of this handbook to Tinplate Work. -
2000 Taunton Cider and Langdons: A West Somerset Story of Industrial DevelopmentChichester: 2000A scarce first edition of this story of the development of two substantial businesses in West Somerset. -
1914 ICS Reference LibraryLondon: 1914A textbook on construction and architecture by the I.C.S. Reference Library. -
1921 H.M Dockyard, Rosyth Claim no. 16-MonolithsNot Stated : 1921A scarce volume of this 1920s contract variation H.M Dockyard, Rosyth Claim no. 16-Monoliths, with two plates. -
1929-1930 Portuguese Harbour Works Ports of Averiro and LeixoesLondon : 1929-1930A very scarce volume of various reports on the ports at Aveiro and Leixoes, Portugal. -
c1915 Price List of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Etc. Sold by H. MorganLondon: c1915A scarce catalogue from H. Morgan, London. With illustrations. -
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1887 A Manual of Boot and Shoe ManufactureLondon: 1887A presentation copy of the scarce first edition of this illustrated guidebook to shoe manufacture signed by one of the authors. -
1929 Town's Gas: Services, Meters, Appliances and their InstallationLondon : 1929A scarce guide to gas appliances and their installation, with illustrations. -
1936 Windmills in SussexLondon: 1936The uncommon first edition of this illustrated description of the construction and operation of windmills. -
c1950 Control Gear Catalogue: Burrell Showmen's Traction EnginesUK: c1950A scarce hand-made catalogue of control gear for Burrell Showmen's traction engines. -
1959 The Modern Motor EngineerLondon, New York, Melbourne, Toronto, Wellington: 1959A lovely reprint edition of this five volume work on motor engines with illustrations. -
1933 The Cape Peninsula Automatic Telephone System & Trunk ExchangeLondon : 1933A very scarce and fascinating volume on The Cape Peninsula Automatic Telephone System & Trunk Exchange, with illustrations and folding plates. -
1938-1939 The Short-Wave MagazineU.S.A.: 1938-1939A neatly bound collection of The Short-Wave magazine from April 1938 to September 1939. -
1849-1851 Journal of Bores Put Down in the Dalmellington Mineral FieldNot Stated: 1849-1851A fascinating handwritten mid-nineteenth century account of bores put down in the Scottish mining town of Dalmellington. -
1844 A Practical Treatise on Warming Buildings by Hot WaterLondon: 1844A very scarce early edition of this scientific book regarding the ventilation of buildings. -
1959 Ophthalmological InstrumentsLondon: 1959A very scarce illustrated catalogue of ophthalmological equipment, published by cataracts treatment pioneers. -
1977 Digging by SteamWatford, Herts: 1977A fascinating history of steam cultivation by Colin Tyler, the first edition of this work. -
1888 Spons' Engineers' Price-BookLondon and New York: 1888The uncommon first edition of this guide price book for engineers from the late nineteenth century. -
1954 Beyond Expectation The Volkswagen StoryLondon: 1954The uncommon first edition of this history book on the development on cars with illustrations. -
1944 Sun CompassLondon: 1944The scarce first edition of this book about the sun compass including a small pocket sun compass. -
1954 Space, Gravity and the Flying SaucerLondon: 1954An exciting first edition of this work exploring the reality of flying saucers and rocket ships. -
1957 Handbook for the Daimler Conquest 100 B.H.PCoventry: 1957A smart handbook for the Daimler Conquest 100 BHP automobile, with numerous photographs throughout. -
1936 Principles of Road EngineeringLondon: 1936The scarce first edition of this book on road engineering from the early twentieth century in the scarce dust wrapper.