French james weir (49 resultados)

hardcover. Condición: Good. Volume 1 only No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good +. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 27 Pp. First American Edition, Using English Sheets. Lightly Used, All Gilt Complete, Hinges Tight, Large Bookplate But No Marks, Contents Slightly Aged But Crisp And Near New. Many Color And B/W Plates And Tables, Some Folding (ilustrador).

British engineer (died 1953). One page, quarto. Very good. Docketed and bearing R.S.A. stamp. Signed 'James Weir French'. 'I should be very pleased to have the opportunity of supporting the Society and I would be glad if you would make the necessary arrangements as you have so kindly offered to do'.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Light wear and soiling to boards. Bumping. Content is aged toned. No DJ.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. Two volumes in dark green cloth hardcovers with gilt titles to spines and black titles to fronts plus gilt and black art deco designs to spines and fronts. The volumes are ex. the Science Museum Library and have library plates to the front paste downs, stamps to half title and title pages and ffep of vol. 2. 403 pp. in total.Numerous black and white diagrams and photographs and a small number of colour illustrations with moving parts. The volumes are in fair condition with quite heavy shelf-wear to the extremities of the covers, there are splits to one side of the tails of the spines, 1" and 1.5" long. There is scuffing to the back boards and two small blobs to the front board of vol. 2. The front hinges of both volumes are cracked and the bindings slack. To volume 1, there are very occasional minor spots of foxing scattered throughout the volume. In volume 1 the moving parts of one drawing have become detached and one small part is detached to another, there is creasing to the extremities of another drawing. In volume 2, there are small marks to the bottom of the reverse of the half title and title pages, and a small mark to two pages of the list of illustrations. There is light to moderate foxing to the pages of coloured illustrations and to pages adjacent, there are occasional spots scattered throughout. The moving parts to two illustrations are loose and the extremities of another are creased. The books weigh 4.8 kg. in total, additional postage will be required, for sale in only.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Wear to covers and spines, mainly edges and corners, Covers and spines faded, Corners bumped and worn, boards showing, some wear to edges, Top and bottom of spine bumped and worn, edges chipped, top and bottom of volume II well worn, edges fraying and a small rip on the back edge of the spine, Internally both in good condition, pages crisp and clear, a few bent and creased corners.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Subtitle: 'steam, electric and internal-combustion, and their application to present-day requirements'.Large-scale study of power generators at the turn of the 20th century. Heavily illustrated, including "a series of composite sectional models", i.e. colour illustrations where parts are hinged so that layers beneath can be seen. Two hardback volumes in original green cloth with striking art nouveau decoration. Showing distinct shelf wear and weakness in the bindings. Text and illustrations good. Copyright © Gresham Publishing Company.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Pages clean, no markings, wear to edges. Complete with numerous illustrations. Rubbings to spine. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

4°. 34,5 x 25 cm. XIV, 212 Seiten. Original-Leinenband mit goldgeprägtem Rücken- und Deckeltitel sowie schwarz- und goldgeprägtem ornamentalem Buchschmuck. 1. Auflage. Englischsprachige Ausgabe. Mit 6 gestanzten, aufklappbaren und mehrfarbigen Modellen auf Tafeln montiert und jeweils mit Begriffslegende zu den einzelnen Maschinenbestandteilen und 238 schwarz-weißen Textillustrationen. Einband etwas berieben und gering fleckig, Ecken bestoßen, 3 Modelle in den Rändern zum Seitenfalz hin etwas knickspurig, Modelltafeln minimal stockfleckig und gebräunt, einzelne Seiten in den Stegen sowie die Seiten mit den Bildlegenden etwas stockfleckig, im Ganzen gutes bis sehr gutes Exemplar. First edition. English language edition. Original cloth binding with gilt and black embossed title and book decoration. With 6 sectional models in colour mounted on plates (including a sheet with a key to the machine parts) as well as 238 black and white figures within the text. Binding a bit rubbed and slightly stained, corners bumped, 3 models with moderate crease marks to the edges (the ones facing the page's inside margin), plates minimally foxy and darkened, few pages with foxy margins as well as pages with the key to the models darkened and with foxing. Altogether still near fine copy.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Title: Modern Power Generators: Steam, Electric and Internal-Combustion and Their Application to Present-Day Requirements Editor: James Weir French, B.Sc. Publisher: The Gresham Publishing Company Place of publication: London Publication date: 1908 Edition: 1908 edition Binding: Original decorated cloth hardbacks Number of volumes: Two volumes, complete Condition: Very Good Complete two-volume set of Modern Power Generators: Steam, Electric and Internal-Combustion and Their Application to Present-Day Requirements, prepared under the editorship of James Weir French and published by The Gresham Publishing Company, London, in 1908. A substantial and highly illustrated early twentieth-century study of steam, electrical and internal-combustion power generation and its application to contemporary industrial and transport requirements. The work contains approximately 500 diagrams, technical drawings and pictorial illustrations, together with a notable series of 11 coloured composite sectional models showing the internal construction and operation of boilers, steam engines, turbines, generators and other machinery. All 11 composite sectional models are present and complete, with all overlays, flaps and movable components intact and in excellent condition. Bound in the publisher's original dark green cloth with attractive black and gilt decoration and lettering. The gilt remains bright and the bindings are firm. There is light rubbing and shelf wear to the boards, corners, edges and spine ends, consistent with age and the considerable size and weight of the volumes. Internally clean and well preserved, with the illustrations and sectional models in excellent condition. A particularly desirable complete set, combining an important historical engineering reference with outstanding examples of movable technical illustration and early twentieth-century book production. Postage UK mainland delivery: £27.50 by Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed, fully tracked and insured. The volumes will be individually wrapped and securely packed in a strong double-wall carton. USA delivery: £109.95 by Royal Mail International Tracked Heavier, including secure export packing and an allowance for Postal Delivered Duties Paid charges. Fully tracked with proof of delivery. Any material excess over the final postage, duty and packing cost will be refunded.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition, Nd. c. 1908. Two Volume Set. Complete with the eleven coloured composite models all with numerous movable parts. Large number of other illustrations throughout. Some light foxing, mostly to page edges. The publishers green gilt and black decorated cloth has some light scuffing to volume two and some very light rubbing to the corners. Generally a really clean bright set with the models in good condition. Volume one has 202 pages and volume two has 203 pages. This set is also important as it has the iconic covers designed by Talwin Morris, Glasgow School of Arts. As near to fine set as it is possible to find as the set is heavy and generally gets damaged. Eleven coloured models, plates and text illustrations throughout. (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. A VERY GOOD COPY OF VOLUME 1 ONLY : illustrations, colour plates (superimposed) ; 35 cm. These books with old machinery always prove popular.Solid copy, light extremity rubs. Free of inscriptions.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Oversized cloth gilt. Vol. 2 only. Edge and corner wear. PO name/info to ffep. Front hinge cracked. The book is a bit warped. Mild scattered foxing. There are two color diagrams with moving parts; the one on p. 112 has one piece detached, laid in, while the one at rear of book appears complete. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 203 pages.…

2 volumes, cloth, 8vo 170, 207 pp., 55, 22 figs (often in 2 or 3 colours), 2 folded plates reflection and refraxion; properties of a dioptric system; lens systems; image aberrations; refractive indexesachromatic doublet objectives; oblique images; very good condition (almost unused).

1st edition hardback in decorated cloth Very Good quarto xiv + 202pp., b/w pls., text ills., diags., sectional models, Nice volume which includes six colour composite sectional models, all in excellent order. Some insect damage to end papers o/w nice copy of an interesting & unusual item.

1st edition. Poor copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Light foxing. Text remains clear. Books contains cutouts and manual pop-up elements that remain complete, although only somewhat detached from the page (not torn). Physical Description; 2 volumes (1st and 2nd) : illustrations, color plates (superimposed) ; 35 cm. Subjects:; Machine-tools. Modern engineering workshops. 20th century engineering manuals. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Moderate wear. Color illustrated fold out machine diagrams. Some of the diagram illustrations are damaged, but most are intact. R12.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardbacks, 2volume set, original art-nouveau decorated cloth. 34 x 25 cm. Vol 1: xxxv, 170pp. Vol 2: xiv, 222pp. Complete with 10 colour overlay plates in excellent condition. Occasional offsetting from plates, otherwise contents clean. Slight wear and rubbing to extremities. An attractive and stylish set with entertaining and informative plates. A very heavy set, weighs approximately 5kg packed. (AR32).…

1st edition. Poor copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands worn; panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Light foxing. Text remains clear. Books contains cutouts and manual pop-up elements that remain complete, although only somewhat detached from the page (not torn). Physical Description; 2 volumes (1st and 2nd) : illustrations, color plates (superimposed) ; 35 cm. Subjects:; Machine-tools. Modern engineering workshops. 20th century engineering manuals. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Volume 2 only. xiv, 212 p., 6 leaves with composite sectional models: 238 in-text illustrations; 34 p. Dark green cloth with gilt spine and cover titles. Green endpaper. Bookplate on front fixed endpaper of the Newark, N.J., Free Public Library. Title page in red and black. Ex-library with 6-digit number stamped at head of first page of Contents and call number written in ink next to it. A heavy book; for international shipping, the U.S. Postal Service requires that it be sent by priority international. In Good Condition: lacking cloth over spine; edges of boards are rubbed; hinges are weak; endpapers are scraped; closed 2-cm. tear from edge of one plate, not impacting image; occasional finger soiling in margins; signs of former public library ownership, as described above; otherwise, clean and solid.…

First edition. Numerous illustrations and 11 splendid composite sectional models with moveable parts. Two volumes folio (13 1/2 x 10 inches), pages 201 & 203, original decorative green cloth in a design by Talwin Morris. Endpapers discoloured else good. Weight 4.738 kg thus extra overseas postage will be requested.…

Two-volume set, small folio, green cloth boards with gilt & black decoration to front board & spine, black lettering to front board, gilt lettering to spine, xix + 204pp (vol 1), xiv + 203pp (vol 2), highly illus plus composite sectional models in colour, VG+ (light bruising to spine extrems & board corners, scuffing to boards & edges, light soiling to boards, vol 2 has ring shaped stain to front board, moderate foxing to page edges, light foxing to prelims).…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Volume 1 only. xxxv, [1], 170 p., 4 leaves with composite sectional models: 221 in-text illustrations; 34 p. Dark brown library buckram with gilt spine title and call number. "Newark N.J.P.L." at tail of spine in gilt. Small bookplate on front fixed endpaper: "The Trustees of the Free Public Library of the City of Newark N.J." Title page in red and black. Ex-library with 6-digit number stamped at head of Preface and call number written in ink next to it. A heavy book; for international shipping, the U.S. Postal Service requires that it be sent by priority international. In Very Good Condition: cover is lightly rubbed; signs of former public library ownership, as described above; edges of a few of the composite sections rubbed; otherwise, clean and solid.…

(10437) VERY HEAVY Large Format Hardback. Overseas buyers will require extra postage. 170 pages. 4 coloured Composite Sectional Models (pop-outs) and numerous b.w. illustrations. This book has been professionally recased having new pastedowns and fly-leaves at front and rear, original dulled and spotted front cover and spine piece reaffixed. Small bruise and 3 inch scratch on rear board. No markings or inscriptions. Internally fine. A sound tight very clean copy of this scarce title.…

Leatherbound. Condición: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 236. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1911 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 1 Language: English Pages: 236 Volume 1.…

Condición: Very Good. First Edition. VG : in very good condition without dust jackets. 340mm x 240mm (13" x 9"). xix, 202pp; xiv, 203pp + plates. 11 sectional coloured plates in immaculate condition + 500 b/w vignettes. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. Green hardback cloth cover with black/gilt art deco designs.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First edition. Two volumes. Foreword by John Dewar Cormack. Illustrated throughout and with 10 composite sectional models. Quartos. 170pp. and 212pp. Olive green cloth boards stamped in black and gilt. Very good or better with both volumes have some light interior foxing, bumping at the spine ends and some rubbing and fraying at the corners. The 10 folded-out sectional models (four in vol. 1 and six in vol. 2) appear fresh and complete, with just one ("Universal Milling Machine") with three small pieces detached, but still present and laid in. A nice set of volumes.…

Mit zahlreichen Abbildungen und 11 farbigen Modelltafeln. 4°. XIX,201 S.; XIV,203 S. Grüne OLwd. mit Gold- und Schwarzprägung. Die Einbände wenig bestossen. Die Fußschnitte etwas bestossen. Bei Band 1: Bei einem Modell 1 Teil lose. Bei Band 2: Hinterer fliegender Vorsatz entfernt. Gute Exemplare. - Text in Englisch/English. -. …

1st edition. Good copies in the original title-blocked, decorated cloth. Boards dust-toned. Spine bands and panel edges slightly bumped and rubbed as with age. Internally, bright and clean. Remain quite well-preserved overall. Ipswich public library's bookplates. Physical description; 2 volumes illustrations, color plates 33 cm. Notes; Col. plates are composite sectional models. "With many diagrams and pictorial illustrations and a series of composite sectional models".Binding in the 'Glasgow Style', designed by Talwin Morris (signed T.M.). Case bound in green cloth, blocked in black and gold. Col. plates are composite sectional models and printed in Bavaria. Listed as part of lot 145 in Sotheby's sale of Illustrated books and drawings, 22 May 1997; from the collection of Gerald Cinamon. Subjects; Engines. Power (Mechanics). Motors. Moteurs. E?nergie Me?canique. Locomotives. Motors. Potential energy. Kinetic energy. Engines. Motors. Power producing equipment. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 2 Volumes. 170 pgs. and 211 pgs. with over 400 b/w illustrations and 10 full page, colour, sectional model, overlay plates in excellent condition. Expect some light scuffs to decorative covers and typical light wear to cloth at corner tips. Name to front endpapers - no other marks in text. An excellent set with the movable plates like new. Packaged weight over 5.5 kg. Additional shipping charges will be requested to all destinations. …