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Verlag: London. James Reynolds. 1858, 1858
Anbieter: J. Patrick McGahern Books Inc. (ABAC), Ottawa, ON, Kanada
4to. 28cm, 8p., cover title, with a hand colour front "Steam Engine Boiler with its appendages"., in the original printed paper wrappers, very good condition, in the original portfolio wavy grain brown blind decorated cloth with gilt block titles on the cover, colour diagrams loosely inserted - the linen backs on the colour prints are dust worn and one has some tears at the folds not affecting the colour plate, very good, rare (Loh). ~ Designed to demonstrate a clear idea of the principal and action of that wonderful machine, the steam engine. Publisher and Illustrators during this period (1840 to 1860's, produced a number of similar scientific diagram plate such as the eclectic telegraph, and astronomical and geographical diagrams, geology, waterfalls, buildings, air currents. The two magnificent large plates were drawn and engraved by John Emslie [1813-75] who specialized in scientific illustration. No copies were located at auction.