Memoirs of the most eminent American mechanics : also, lives of distinguished European mechanics; together with a collection of anecdotes, descriptions, &c. &c., relating to the mechanic arts / illustrated by fifty engravings
by Henry Howe
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
True first edition, dated 1842. The book is in good condition for its age. Pages have light spotting and light foxing, mostly along margins. Most pages are free of blemishes. The engravings are clear and mostly without blemishes. Many interesting illustrations of these early inventions as well as portraits of the inventors. The major problems with the book are that the cover shows much wear, There is a severe stain on the bottom half of the first dozen pages or so, the front cover separated and has been repaired (with tape) and the spine cover was entirely missing (spine has been covered with tape). The inside covers are marked and page 25/26 is missing.
Brief biographies of American and European inventors along with descriptions of their inventions. Henry Howe was a prominent American historian in the mid-19th century. .
Brief biographies of American and European inventors along with descriptions of their inventions. Henry Howe was a prominent American historian in the mid-19th century. .
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- M&J Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 980
- Title
- Memoirs of the most eminent American mechanics : also, lives of distinguished European mechanics; together with a collection of anecdotes, descriptions, &c. &c., relating to the mechanic arts / illustrated by fifty engravings
- Author
- Henry Howe
- Illustrator
- Anonymous
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alexander V. Blake
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1842
- Pages
- 482
- Size
- 7.5 x 4.75"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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