A Catechism of the Steam Engine: Illustrative of The Principles Upon Which Its Operation Depends, and The Practical Details of Its Structure, In Its Application To Mines, Mills, Steam Navigation and Railways
by Bourne, John
- Used
- Condition
- Good+. Previous owners name inked on ffep, on title page. Academic verse written on ruled lines inside front and rear covers, so
- Seller
-
Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: D. Appleton & Co, 1856. Hardbound. Good+. Previous owners name inked on ffep, on title page. Academic verse written on ruled lines inside front and rear covers, some foxing. A tight copy. Faded brown cloth with embossed design. 288 pp. The title is scarcely visible in gilt on the spine. Covers and text block are VG.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 25660
- Title
- A Catechism of the Steam Engine: Illustrative of The Principles Upon Which Its Operation Depends, and The Practical Details of Its Structure, In Its Application To Mines, Mills, Steam Navigation and Railways
- Author
- Bourne, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardbound
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+. Previous owners name inked on ffep, on title page. Academic verse written on ruled lines inside front and rear covers, so
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- D. Appleton & Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1856
- Keywords
- Technology and Manufacturing ; Steam Power ; ;
- Bookseller catalogs
- Technology and Manufacturing;
Terms of Sale
Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
S&H is complicated, so please inquire for actual rates to your location if outside the US! Minimum s&h within the US $8.99, via media mail or first class if small. Discounts on shipping for multiple items. Overseas or overnight at cost +$4 supplies and handling. We currently are not shipping to Germany via Biblio - please contact us for information. Items returnable with prior notice if not as described within 7 days of delivery. Items 16 pages or less not returnable at all.
About the Seller
Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
Biblio member since 2004
Columbia, Pennsylvania
About Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
Specializing in Fine and Decorative Arts, Photography and Gallimaufry since 1993. Visits encouraged by appointment to see our 70,000+ volumes. Many titles not online, call with wants and needs.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
- Good+
- A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
- Text Block
- Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- VG
- Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
This Book’s Categories
What is a first edition?
Even if you’re only peripherally aware of book collecting, you’ve doubtless heard the term, first edition, bandied about but you may still be in the dark as to what makes them such a big deal. Learn about first editions and why collectors value them here.
A Brief History of the Dust Jacket
When did dust jackets first appear, and what exactly are they for? Learn about this often-important detail as it applies to book collecting. More...
