A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines; Containing a Clear Exposition of Their Principles and Practice -- From the Third London Edition, Corrected
New York; Philadelphia: D. Appleton & Co.; George S. Appleton, 1844. Hardcover. 1340, 24, [8] p.: 1240 in-text illustrations and tables; 23 cm. Original calf boards with modern bonded leather spine and gilt spine title. Original marbled endpapers. A Catalogue of Books published by D. Appleton & Co., New York, and George S. Appleton, Philadelphia, on 24 pages following text. Additional publisher's advertisements by D. Appleton & Co., New York, on final 8 pages. Small bookdealer's label on front fixed endpaper: Wilson & Heald, Wilmington. Former owner's name at head of title page; possibly "Mansfield." The dictionary is arranged alphabetically, from Abb-Wool to Zinc. Contains useful information on the automaton; calico printing; cotton manufacture; glassmaking; papermaking; the safety lamp invented by Upton and Roberts; textile weaving; and wheel carriages, among many other topics. Scarce. A heavy book; for international shipping, the U.S. Postal Service requires that it be shipped by priority international. In Very Good+ Condition: leather is rubbed; occasional minor page soiling; several closed tears from edges of catalog pages; otherwise, clean and solid. Very Good +. Item #009788
Price: $265.00