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Engineering
We stock books on engineering both Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering through a wide timeframe. Of course we always have a great variety of works from the Victorian heyday of engineering, a time when anything seemed achievable.
Please do have a look at our Engineering works. If something catches your eye, feel free to ask a question. If we don't have what you are looking for please contact us and we will keep an eye out for it for you.
We post out every day from our Georgian property in Bath Uk and post all over the world.
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c1929 Carter & Aynsley Limited CatalogueStratford: c.1929 (Undated, dated approximately from inscription and stamps)An incredibly scarce, richly-illustrated catalogue of products manufactured by Carter & Aynsley. -
1773 Essays Concerning Iron and SteelLondon: 1773The first edition of Henry Horne's very scarce late 18th century work on metallurgy, smelting, iron ore and steel, and their development in both America and Great Britain. -
1948 Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete BridgesLondon: 1948A richly illustrated engineering manual on reinforced concrete bridges, with photographic examples, detailed drawings, and practical guidance for design and construction. -
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[1924] The History of the Pneumatic TyreDublin: [1924] Undated, dated from a copy held by the British LibraryAn incredibly scarce copy of the illustrated first edition, by the inventor of the pneumatic tyre himself. -
1940-1946 6vol Highways and Bridges & Aerodromes Newspaper Technical WeeklyNot Stated: 1940-1946A very scarce collection of consecutive weekly newspaper periodicals on highways and bridges from 1940-1946. -
1850 Naval Tactics and Trials of SailingsLondon: 1850Illustrated throughout with diagrams and charts, this is the scarce first edition of George Biddlecombe's impressive and informative discussion of naval tactics and avoiding collisions. -
1882 A Treatise on Waterworks For the Supply of Cities and TownsLondon: 1882An uncommon copy of this comprehensive treatise on waterworks. -
1836 Examples of Ornamental Metal WorkLondon: 1836An abundantly illustrated scarce first edition this nineteenth century volume on metal work comprising of 50 plates, with 2 being hand coloured. -
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1881Le Musée Rétrospectif du Métal à l'Exposition de l'Union Centrale des Beaux-ArtsParis: 1881An inscribed first edition of Baptiste’s catalogue of the Union Centrale’s retrospective metalwork exhibition, presented to a member of the influential Musée de Cluny Sommerard family. -
1793 Captain Pakenham's Invention of a Substitute for a Lost RudderLondon: 1793A bright example of the very scarce first edition of the illustrated publication of Captain Pakenham's discussion of replacing lost rudders and restoring the masts of ships. -
1900 Exhibition of Chased and Embossed Steel and Iron Work of European Origin.London: 1900An impressive Burlington Fine Arts Club catalogue documenting European chased and embossed steel and ironwork, illustrated with seventy plates. -
1886 Ancient Wood and Iron Work in CambridgeCambridge: 1886A very scarce copy of this richly illustrated survey of Cambridge's historic wood and iron craftsmanship, illustrated with 28 plates. -
1825 The Theory and Practice of Warming and VentilatingLondon: 1825A very scarce illustrated treatise on ventilating and warming, anonymously penned under 'An Engineer'. -
1878 A Catalogue of Maps, Plans, and Views of LondonLondon: 1878A very scarce copy of this catalogue, once owned by the historic St Paul's School Library. -
1904 English and Scottish Wrought IronworkLondon: 1904A landmark folio survey of English and Scottish architectural wrought-iron, richly illustrated with measured drawings and photographic plates. -
c1920 2vol Set Notes on the Eiffel Tower Notice sur la Tour EiffelCorbeil; Paris: c1920An unusual two volume set of this illustrated work, in both English and French. -
1892 Paris Port de MerParis: 1892A very scarce and smart copy of this work, bound in half calf, with folding maps. -
1776 Theorie Complete de la Construction et de la Manoeuvre des VaisseauxParis : 1776A very scarce theoretical study of ship navigation from eminent Swiss polymath Leonhard Euler, complete with six folding engraved plates. -
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. -
1822 An Historical and Descriptive Account of the Steam EngineLondon: 1822An exceptionally lovely example of the very scarce first edition of C. F. Partington's study of the history of the steam engine, and its role in modern life. -
1836 A Practical Treatise on Locomotive Engines Upon RailwaysLondon: 1836Illustrated with four folding plates, this is the first English language edition of Count Guyonneau de Pambour's discussion of locomotive engines. -
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1901 James WattGlasgow: 1901A signed presentation copy of the uncommon first edition of this privately printed biography of prominent engineer James Watt. -
1841 Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Naval ArchitectureEdinburgh: 1841Impressively illustrated with engraved plates and plans, this is Augustin F. B. Creuze's informative and detailed treatise on shipbuilding and naval architecture. -
1856 Memorials of the Lineage, Early Life, Education and Development of the Genius of James WattLondon: 1856Illustrated throughout with folding plates and maps, this is the first edition of George Williamson's impressively illustrated biography of the life of engineer James Watt. -
1858 On Naval Warfare with SteamLondon: 1858An exceptional example of the very scarce first edition of Howard Douglas's guide to naval warfare utilising steam powered ships. -
1864 James Brindley and the Early EngineersLondon: 1864Illustrated throughout, this is an excellent example of the first edition of Samuel Smiles's biography of celebrated engineer James Brindley. -
1904 Lives of the Engineers: Early Engineering, Vermuyden, Myddelton, Perry, James BrindleyLondon: 1904The popular edition of Smiles’s work, chronicling the lives and undertakings of some of Britain’s greatest civil engineers, illustrated with plates and bound in a full green calf prize binding. -
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. -
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1951 Thomas Tompion: His Life & WorkLondon: 1951A signed first edition of this profusely illustrated biographical study of English clockmaker, Thomas Tompion, inscribed by the author to Ambrose Heal. -
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. -
1883-1890 Report from the Select Committee on Canals; Returns Made to the Board of TradeLondon: 1883-1890Two very scarce and highly informative late 19th century government publications on canals and railway, bound together in a single volume. -
1850 The Practical Mechanic's JournalGlasgow: 1850The 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. -
1939 The Model Engineer Volume 80 January - June 1939London: 1939A sixth month collection of issues from the Model Engineer journal, from January to June 1939.