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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. From the Preface : The machines described are divided into well-defined groups, such as Lathes, Planers, Milling Machines, and Grinding Machines, and the examples included in each of the sections have been selected to illustrate the various forms in common use for both light and heavy kinds of work. To the descriptions of the machines have been added the names of the respective makers, including John Lang, Craven Bros., James Archdale, John Hetherington, and others. TWO VOLUME SET. 35 pages, 170 pages; 14 pages, 212 pages, 459 illustrations in the text, and 10 Bavarian colour composite sectional models, with explanatory text. Contents extremely clean and sound throughout. A little rubbed at extremities, but a firm set. Bound in full green art nouveau pictorial cloth, designed by Talwin Morris (1865-1911) in the 'Glasgow Style' typified by Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). Morris worked for the publishers Blackie in Glasgow from 1893 as Art Director, and later produced a series of outstanding geometrical influenced bindings for Greshams (a Blackie subsidiary). A very appealing looking set, both inside and out. Size: 24 x 33.5 cms. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; New Arrivals; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.