Calvert's mechanics' reference book [second series]

Calvert, John

1886, First Edition. Manchester ; London : John Heywood : John Calvert. Good copy only in the original gilt-blocked blue cloth boards, somewhat dust-dulled overall, rubbed along the edges, and with front bottom lower corner lifting. Hinges cracked, with mull and cloth joints holding secure. Free from foxing, with some pages somewhat dust-dulled and an overall clean internal impression. Remains a well-preserved reading copy overall. Item #455877

Physical description; 426, 114, iii, [5] pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Notes; "Practical and entertaining information for handicraftsmen : being the series of Calvert's mechanics' almanack from 1880 and 1885 inclusive. Also a practical treatise on mensuration [1886], with tables, &c. To which is added a specially-compiled list of technical books, a most valuable guide to those in quest of works treating upon the various industries, manufactures, professions, &c." Each issue and the essay has its own title page and pagination, but also the pagination for the volume as a whole. "Calvert's catalogue of books on practical science" has separate title page and pagination (114 p. section at end of work). Includes index. Subjects; Industrial arts, Mechanics - Handbooks, manuals, etc, Almanacs, English.

Price: €35.00