Eras vincent (30 resultados)

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New.

Hardback. Condición: New. Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages by Vincent J.M. Eras remains the most authoritative and engaging history of locks ever published. Originally issued in 1957 by the director of the Lips Safe and Lock Manufacturing Company-one of Europe's foremost lock producers-this landmark volume traces the evolution of locking mechanisms from ancient wooden devices to the complex time locks of the modern industrial era.Across 184 pages and 284 black-and-white photographs and technical drawings, Eras presents a sweeping visual and textual survey based largely on the renowned Lips Collection and supplemented by rare examples from private and museum holdings across Europe. Each chapter blends historical narrative with precise mechanical explanation, revealing how artistry, metallurgy, and security advanced together through successive periods-from Roman ingenuity and medieval craftsmanship to Renaissance ornamentation and nineteenth-century industrial precision.A master locksmith with more than fifty-eight years of professional experience, Eras combines scholarly depth with a craftsman's insight. His writing captures both the functional evolution and the aesthetic refinement of locks and keys as expressions of human ingenuity.This high-quality hardcover reprint-produced by special arrangement with ASSA ABLOY-features completely reset typography and digitally corrected images, resulting in sharper photographs and enhanced legibility while faithfully preserving the integrity of the original edition.Widely praised by professionals and collectors alike, Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages has been described as "a quality book in every way; an impressive work" -Journal of Lock Collecting. It is an indispensable reference for antique-lock collectors, architectural historians, locksmiths, blacksmiths, machinists, and anyone fascinated by the mechanical artistry of security through the centuries.…

Condición: new.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages by Vincent J.M. Eras remains the most authoritative and engaging history of locks ever published. Originally issued in 1957 by the director of the Lips Safe and Lock Manufacturing Companyone of Europes foremost lock producersthis landmark volume traces the evolution of locking mechanisms from ancient wooden devices to the complex time locks of the modern industrial era.Across 184 pages and 284 black-and-white photographs and technical drawings, Eras presents a sweeping visual and textual survey based largely on the renowned Lips Collection and supplemented by rare examples from private and museum holdings across Europe. Each chapter blends historical narrative with precise mechanical explanation, revealing how artistry, metallurgy, and security advanced together through successive periodsfrom Roman ingenuity and medieval craftsmanship to Renaissance ornamentation and nineteenth-century industrial precision.A master locksmith with more than fifty-eight years of professional experience, Eras combines scholarly depth with a craftsmans insight. His writing captures both the functional evolution and the aesthetic refinement of locks and keys as expressions of human ingenuity.This high-quality hardcover reprintproduced by special arrangement with ASSA ABLOYfeatures completely reset typography and digitally corrected images, resulting in sharper photographs and enhanced legibility while faithfully preserving the integrity of the original edition.Widely praised by professionals and collectors alike, Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages has been described as a quality book in every way; an impressive work Journal of Lock Collecting. It is an indispensable reference for antique-lock collectors, architectural historians, locksmiths, blacksmiths, machinists, and anyone fascinated by the mechanical artistry of security through the centuries. Traverse centuries of lockmaking, witnessing how ancient wooden devices evolved into intricate modern time locks. Blending vivid visuals with precise technical insights, this narrative reveals the synergy of artistry, metallurgy, and function to captivate enthusiasts, historians, and master craftsmen alike. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condición: New. 2019. Revised ed. hardcover. . . . . .

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. new edition. 186 pages. 10.50x7.50x0.66 inches. In Stock.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New. 2019. Revised ed. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardback. Condición: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condición: Fair. Originele decoratieve linnen band, veel afbeeldingen in z/w, inclusief een losse getypte brief van de auteur aan de directie der N.V. Bank voor Schouwen en Duiveland waarin hij het boek kort toelicht en presenteert, 4to.; Lijmrestanten op schutblad, rug verkleurd, foxing op voor- en achterplat.…

Hardcover. Condición: Acceptable. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. Some fading and staining of cover. Some marking due to age on pages, but overall book remains in good condition considering age. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Condición: New. Revised edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Hardcover book, 7" x 10.5", text is near fine; covers are good+ or better; 194 pp, 304 b/w illus., decorated covers are soiled with bump to bot. corner, which extends lightly through the text pages at the very bottom.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Cloth, 8vo. 194pp. Brown tweed type boards. 305 b&w illustrations with terminology.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Locks and Keys throughout the Ages is widely considered the best book ever written on the history and development of locks. It is illustrated throughout with photos from the famous and extensive Lips' Collection. It was written in 1957 by Vincent J.M. Eras, the director of one of the most respected and important lock manufacturing companies in the world at that time, the Lips' Safe and Lock Manufacturing Company (now part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, along with Yale, Chubb, and many other once independent manufacturers). The author was not only a master locksmith who held several important patents, but he was also an avid collector and was passionate about the history and development of locking mechanisms. His extensive knowledge of the field comes across on every page. In fact, Eras had been in the lock manufacturing business for 58 years before he wrote this book. In the preface he states.…

Condición: , , goed exemplaar / good copy. Estado de la sobrecubierta: , , goed exemplaar / good copy. 1957, hardcover, goed exemplaar / good copy.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages by Vincent J.M. Eras remains the most authoritative and engaging history of locks ever published. Originally issued in 1957 by the director of the Lips Safe and Lock Manufacturing Companyone of Europes foremost lock producersthis landmark volume traces the evolution of locking mechanisms from ancient wooden devices to the complex time locks of the modern industrial era.Across 184 pages and 284 black-and-white photographs and technical drawings, Eras presents a sweeping visual and textual survey based largely on the renowned Lips Collection and supplemented by rare examples from private and museum holdings across Europe. Each chapter blends historical narrative with precise mechanical explanation, revealing how artistry, metallurgy, and security advanced together through successive periodsfrom Roman ingenuity and medieval craftsmanship to Renaissance ornamentation and nineteenth-century industrial precision.A master locksmith with more than fifty-eight years of professional experience, Eras combines scholarly depth with a craftsmans insight. His writing captures both the functional evolution and the aesthetic refinement of locks and keys as expressions of human ingenuity.This high-quality hardcover reprintproduced by special arrangement with ASSA ABLOYfeatures completely reset typography and digitally corrected images, resulting in sharper photographs and enhanced legibility while faithfully preserving the integrity of the original edition.Widely praised by professionals and collectors alike, Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages has been described as a quality book in every way; an impressive work Journal of Lock Collecting. It is an indispensable reference for antique-lock collectors, architectural historians, locksmiths, blacksmiths, machinists, and anyone fascinated by the mechanical artistry of security through the centuries. Traverse centuries of lockmaking, witnessing how ancient wooden devices evolved into intricate modern time locks. Blending vivid visuals with precise technical insights, this narrative reveals the synergy of artistry, metallurgy, and function to captivate enthusiasts, historians, and master craftsmen alike. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

270x200mm, 175pages, b/w photographs, Envois Europe : TVA inclus dans montant final. Exceptions taxes postales locales à la charge de l'acheteur (~2 EUR). Si nécéssaire, contact via notre page d'accueil / Shipping to Europe : VAT included in total amount. Local postal fees apply to buyers in Europe (~2 EUR). Contact us via our homepage if needed. Combined shipping: postage is charged on the total weight of your order, so each additional book ships at a reduced rate ? order several books from us and save on postage.…

Hardback. Condición: New. Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages by Vincent J.M. Eras remains the most authoritative and engaging history of locks ever published. Originally issued in 1957 by the director of the Lips Safe and Lock Manufacturing Company-one of Europe's foremost lock producers-this landmark volume traces the evolution of locking mechanisms from ancient wooden devices to the complex time locks of the modern industrial era.Across 184 pages and 284 black-and-white photographs and technical drawings, Eras presents a sweeping visual and textual survey based largely on the renowned Lips Collection and supplemented by rare examples from private and museum holdings across Europe. Each chapter blends historical narrative with precise mechanical explanation, revealing how artistry, metallurgy, and security advanced together through successive periods-from Roman ingenuity and medieval craftsmanship to Renaissance ornamentation and nineteenth-century industrial precision.A master locksmith with more than fifty-eight years of professional experience, Eras combines scholarly depth with a craftsman's insight. His writing captures both the functional evolution and the aesthetic refinement of locks and keys as expressions of human ingenuity.This high-quality hardcover reprint-produced by special arrangement with ASSA ABLOY-features completely reset typography and digitally corrected images, resulting in sharper photographs and enhanced legibility while faithfully preserving the integrity of the original edition.Widely praised by professionals and collectors alike, Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages has been described as "a quality book in every way; an impressive work" -Journal of Lock Collecting. It is an indispensable reference for antique-lock collectors, architectural historians, locksmiths, blacksmiths, machinists, and anyone fascinated by the mechanical artistry of security through the centuries.…

(Dordrecht, Lips' Brandkasten- en Slotenfabriek N.V., 1941); Eerste druk. 27x20 cm. Hardcover, linnen met opdruk. 175 pp., met vele illustraties, inhoudsregister; uitgave in eigen beheer door toenmalig directeur van de Lips slotenfabriek te Dordrecht; dit exemplaar aangeboden aan een ijzerhandel te Velp, met signatuur Vincent Lips. Bevat tevens een begeleidend schrijven bij het aan de Velpse ijzerhandel aangeboden boek, op briefpapier van Lips met diens handgeschreven signatuur. Fraai overzichtswerk over soorten hang- en sluitwerk door de eeuwen heen, uit de collectie van de schrijver, met een overzicht van Lips sleutels van 1902 tot 1940 en fotografische impressie van de Lips sleutelfabriek te Dordrecht. Mooi ambachtelijk boekwerk. In goede staat.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Slight rubbing to edges of dust-jacket, now protected using removable clear wrap, otherwise in very good condition. Next day dispatch by Royal Mail in sturdy, recyclable packaging. 1000's of satisfied customers! Please contact us with any enquiries.…

1st Edition. Hardback. Good picture boards, no d/w. Spine slightly twisted and faded, boards a bit bowed and marked, pages yellowed. Please email for exact postage quote and information on any available discounts.

Cloth. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First. 175pp., ill. Presentation plate on front endpaper with author's signature. Also published in English as "Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages." Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Near Fine/ no dj Light brown cloth tweed type boards are clean and binding is tight. Interior is clean, appears to never have been read. Tiny, tiny bit of fraying at one corner, the rest are sharp. Illustrated with b&w photos.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. A fine, clean and tight hardcover copy in a very good jacket/brodart covered. First Edition. Jacket is bright and clean with light edge wear and small chips. Jacket is priced clipped. Otherwise, a very nice copy. Illustrated throughout the text with b/w pictures of locks and keys. *** WE BOX AND SHIP ALL BOOKS WITH USPS TRACKING. *** WE HAVE BEEN BUYING AND SELLING USED BOOKS FOR OVER 37 YEARS. …

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Dutch sleutels zijn ontstaan. Met honderden afbeeldingen, foto's en tekeningen van sloten en sleutels. De mooiste sleutels. Moderne sloten en hun toepassing. Lips- sloten. Yale-sloten. Collecties. Oud gereedschap voor sleutels. Geschiedkundige sleutels, enz. Zonder plaats,1941. 173 Blz. Vollinnen band met opdruk. Groot formaat 200x270mm. Rug wat verkleurd. Zeldzaam.…