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Brooman, R.A. And E.J. Reed : [Steam Boilers and Mechanisms] Mechanics' Magazine, 1857-1858

Richard Archibald Brooman, London, 1858

[1857-1858] Eight sections (paper pamphlets) of various issues/parts of Mechanics' Magazine; each section is self-contained with topics/details on early steam, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment. It's believed these issues/parts were sold individually (price 3D), which eventually could be bound into hardcover book bindings by subscribers. Issues: December 26, 1857; January 9, 1858; February 6, 1858; February 27, 1858; April 10, 1858; May 8, 1858; November 6, 1858; and December 11, 1858. Topics include Steam Pumps and Water Lifts, Self-Acting Motion for Steam Hammers; Patent Boiler for Heating and Circulating Water; Improved Patent Furnaces; Patent Shaping, Planning, and Slotting Machine; Dunn's Upright Steam Boilers; Rowan's Steam Boilers; Carrett and Marshall's Improved Steam Pumps and Water Lifts; and Auld's Patent Improvements in Furnaces. Other topics include Naval Warfare with Steam; Heating of St. Paul's; Telegraph Cables; Printing Inks; Mathematics, Ordnance, Electro-Magnets; Tank Cars for Holding Gasoline; Submarine Telegraphs; Telegraph Cables; London Fires; Hat Manufacturing; and much more. Overall, some tears, age toning, expected wear for paper formats, and Very Good. Text clear and readable, engravings clean and vivid. Scarce, historical information about early devices and machinery, especially steam-propelled. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We will be pleased to serve you. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Booklet

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