1895 Antique "Popular Engineering" by Dye Civil Mechanical Elect. Chemical Naval

Description: Popular Engineering by F. Dye, Published by E. & F. N. Spon, New York & London, 1895. 470 pp. plus trade advertisements. Subtitle: Being interesting and instructive examples in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Mining, Military and Naval Engineering ~ Graphically and Plainly described, and Specially written for those about to enter the engineering profession and the scientific amateur ~ with chapters on perpetual motion and engineering schools and colleges”. Heavy gold embossing on front cover and spine. Profusely illustrated. Love the pictures of the deep sea diver and canon on the cover! This book is from the collection of a prolific collector of scientific, engineering, and drafting reference books, usually containing prolific drawings and schematics. Additionally, he collected antique engravings, prints, and rare books. The gentleman was one of the first executive engineers at Texas Instruments, and collected numerous examples of fine draftsmanship. I will be listing many scientific books from his collection in the coming days. Please see my other items -- combined shipping always applies. Book will be mailed by USPS media mail unless prior arrangement made with seller. Note that if other services are used, EBAY shipping estimate will not be correct, and buyer should wait for invoice. Note that media mail postage is most economic, but can also be somewhat delayed compared to regular mail. Please consider the trade-off between cost and delivery speed in your shipping choice. Dimensions: 10" tall X 8" wide x 2” deep Unpacked weight: 3 lbs. 14.4 oz. Condition: Good to Fair condition, commiserate with age. Mentionable issues (particularly, see last 3 photos): a) name of previous owner on fly leaf, b) foxing on frontispiece, c) tears on covering on spine top and bottom extremes, d) light shelf wear and corner bumps, and e) very light edge tanning. Splits at two of the signatures (starting page 161 and 257) but binding and text block is solid. Pages are supple and not brittle. No other visible writing, marks, or highlights except as previously mentioned. No loose pages, and free from rips and tears. No other foxing, water stains, or unusual discolorations. Always happy to pass through discounts on combined shipping. I only charge actual postage, and always use recycled packing materials. Note some photos appear redundant because I take photos from all possible angles. On symmetrical items, these photos may appear redundant when there are no distinguishing differences or condition issues between side views. I gladly accept returns, but please note I do not pay return postage unless there was a significant error in my description. The item listed is being sold as is, as pictured and as described to the best of my knowledge. All dimensions and weights approximate. If you have a question or an assumption on an item prior to purchase, please ask. I much prefer to take the time on the front end to make sure you will be satisfied with your purchase. Remember, when buying vintage expect imperfections as these items have a history and have been in the possession of others. I try to list EVERY flaw which would be commented on something in an antique or vintage condition – this does not mean all imperfections resulting from normal wear & use require comment. My goal is to have no rude surprises upon receipt.

Price: 84.75 USD

Location: Dallas, Texas

End Time: 2024-11-15T22:40:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.38 USD