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Canton, MA: Science History Publications, 1996. Hardcover. Fine copy in near fine(+) dust jacket. Light wear to edges and corners of DJ; light shelf-rubbing to DJ; otherwise clean boards have mild, barely noticeable sun-fading along very edge; else tight, gently loved copy; pages and illustrations are flawless, crisp, clean and free of marks and creases; binding is tight and square.. Large quarto in black illus dust jacket; xxi, 100 pages: illustrations; 29 cm; bibliographical references. First English translation. Scarce. Translation is based on the 2nd ed., published: 1735. Fire fighting. Fire extinction -- Netherlands -- Amsterdam -- Early works to 1800. Pumping machinery -- Early works to 1800. Fire engines -- Netherlands -- Early works to 1800. Fire pumps -- Early works to 1800. Fire engines. Fire extinction. Fire pumps. Pumping machinery. Brandweer. Waterpompen. Feuerwehr.
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A Description of Fire Engines with Water Hoses and the Method of Fighting Fires Now Used in Amsterdam Hardcover - 1996
by Heyden, Van Der
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- Title A Description of Fire Engines with Water Hoses and the Method of Fighting Fires Now Used in Amsterdam
- Author Heyden, Van Der
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st US - 1st Pri
- Publisher Science History Pubns, Canton, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
- Date 1996-11
- ISBN 9780881351705
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A Description of Fire Engines With Water Hoses and the Method of Fighting Fires Now Used in Amsterdam = Beschryving Der Nieuwlyks Uitgevonden en Geotrojeerde Slang-Brand-Spuiten en Haare Wyze Van Brand-Blussen, Tegenwoordig Binnen Amsterdam in Gebruik Zynde
by Heyden, Jan van der; Heiden, Jan van der
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A Description of Fire Engines With Water Hoses and the Method of Fighting Fires Now Used in Amsterdam
by Heyden, Van Der; Multhauf, Lettie Stibbe [Translator]
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Science History Pubns, 1996-11-01. Hardcover. Like New. A beautiful copy. Text in mint/unmarked condition. DJ has minor shelf rubbings. Binding is tight. Your Satisfaction Guaranteed. We ship daily. Expedited shipping available.
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