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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Pub. Gold Stamped Cloth. Condizione: Good. Second Edition. 115pp. 3 engraved plates, plus numerous woodcuts. lSpine split, corners bumped. end-papers grubby, in a tight binding.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pub by Lockwood & Co., 1875, stated 6th Edition, revised & corrected. NOT exLib. Good cond. hardcover now in archival grade Brodart, no dj. Tan buckram w/ still bright lettering on spine. Lt-mdt fading, spotting & bumping to exterior. P/O's stamp (2ce) inside front cover, & ano stamp + 1881 signature on ffep. Hinges tender but sound. Light soiling to eps. Binding slightly tender at TP, but holding & o/w sound. Light foxing, light dampstaining here & there. All foldout illustrations are present & VG. 215pp + foldouts + 48pp. Square, straight, tight & clean except as noted, overall Good cond. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.

Condizione: New. In.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Original Cloth. Fair/No Jacket as Issued. Eighth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. With additional material by Mr. Law and Mr. Trautwine. Illustrated with woodcuts and folding plates."Van Nostrand and Co. rubber stamped at botom of title page. Interior foxing, binding spotted and rubbed,front inner hinge starting but still holding.215 pages plus folding plate section plus ad section.

octavo blindstamped brown cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine, vii + 215pp + 7 folding plates at rear (moderate damage to one end of one), + 72pp adverts incl index to adverts, VG- (light wear to extremities, light soiling, front gutter cracking but sound, mild tanning to extremities of contents).

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book from the 1800s provides an accessible treatise on the principles and practices of leveling as a discipline. It is a valuable resource for civil engineers, surveyors, and anyone interested in learning methods of leveling, guiding works, and record-taking. Readers will explore how to establish a level, position a leveling staff, and measure chain distances. The author also explains how to compute earthwork, design roads, use the clinometer, and even select the most effective line of approach for a road or railway. Ultimately, the insights provided in this book empower readers to make more informed decisions in their own projects and appreciate the historical context of the field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: New. In.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the principles employed in surveying, leveling, and astronomy. At the heart of the book lies a detailed account of the indispensable instruments used in these fields, making it an invaluable tool for both students and practitioners alike. The author takes a thoroughly practical approach, beginning with a description of the basic concepts before delving into the specific details of each instrument. This book encapsulates a thorough understanding of these instruments, empowering readers to obtain the most accurate results in their surveying, leveling, and astronomical endeavors. Its insights have played a pivotal role in shaping the methodologies used in these fields, ensuring its enduring significance as a foundational text. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides guidance on the principles and practice of leveling for various engineering and construction projects. The author begins by defining what leveling is and explaining its significance in determining the difference in distances from the center of the earth, known as "true level," versus the level measured from a point on earth's surface, called "apparent level." The author then provides formulas for correcting for the effects of earth's curvature and refraction. Along with the principles of leveling, the author also details the necessary instruments, including the Y level, Troughton's improved level, and the Dumpy level, as well as the accessories such as leveling staves and measuring chains. The author provides thorough instructions for using these instruments effectively, including adjusting for observation and eliminating parallax. With clear explanations and diagrams, this book imparts the knowledge and skills necessary for accurate leveling operations in various fields like railway engineering and road construction, which are crucial for successful project execution and ensuring the stability of structures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. A Treatise on the Principal Mathematical Instruments Employed in Surveying, Levelling, and Astronomy | Frederick W. Simms | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Antigonos Verlag | EAN 9783388468617 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. A Treatise on the Principles and Practice of Levelling | Showing the Application to Purposes of Railway Engineering and the Construction of Roads, etc | Frederick W. Simms | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2022 | Outlook | EAN 9783752577204 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Europäischer Geschichtsverlag, ein Imprint von Outlook Verlagsgesellschaft mbH, Zeilweg 44, 60439 Frankfurt, salzwasser[at]lais-systeme[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

8vo. vii[i], 215pp, 56pp publisher's catalogue at rear, frontis, 6 folding plates, text figures and tables. Original pebble-grained blind-stamped purple cloth gilt, uncut/partly unopened. Spine and part of boards browned; very light spotting to prelims.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 3rd edition. GOOD book. 8vo, vii,159,64,16pp. Illus with 7 fold out plates & many in text wood cuts. Plates quite nice, no fold line tears. VG text. Light, scattered spots of soiling, foxing but no damp staining. Worn extrems & upper gutter line. Top & bottom inch of spine end chipped. Bookseller's stickers inside covers & pencilled owner's name. Last two sections of book are Weale's catalogues on engineering & architecture books. GOOD(worn) book. 3rd ed. Orig brown cloth, gilt cover lettering.

1843 Second Edition Revised with plates and woodcuts in text, 8vo hardback in original brown blind-stamped cloth. 115pp., plus five maps/plans at rear, [4 folding] Boards rather darkened, spine ends worn, light damp staining affecting front enpapers, ink owner name and date to ffep, some slight foxing. Overall a good sound copy. (SHELF 204 Bx4) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 7th edition revised and corrected with the addition of Mr Law's practical Examples for setting out Railway Curves and Mr Trautwine's field practice of lying out circular curves. 214pp, with plates, some folding and woodcuts. Bound in original brown cloth top and base spine bumped; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Octavo. [iv], vii, 121pp. Unpaginated tables and fold-out plates. First American edition. Boards. Upper cover loose. Spine partially missing.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. 158+pp. Brown cloth covers rebacked w/ original spine laid-on; gilt title on spine. Binding soiled w/ wear to extremities. Light scattered foxing. Illust. w/ three lithograph plates, including two that are folding, and several wood-cuts. 46 pp. publisher's catalog at rear.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Not Stated (illustratore). Seventh edition of this work concerning the practice and application of levelling, by Frederick Simms. Seventh edition of this work. Civil engineer Frederick Walter Simms's treatise on the principles and practice of levelling, with notes and illustrations concerning its application to the engineering of railways, construction of roads, and more.Revised and corrected with additions of Mr Law's practical examples for setting our railway curves and Mr Trautwine's field practice of laying out circular curves.Illustrated with plates and woodcuts, some folding. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally with some shelf wear, lightly bumped to head and tail of spine, minor damp marks to rear board, back strip slightly faded. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good. book.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Hardcover book no dust jacket. Light wear to book cover and book edges.

Hardcover. Second American Edition. Octavo, xvii, 134, [18], 12 pages. In Good minus condition. Bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering to front cover. Heavy chipping to spine. Rubbing to edges and corners of boards. Bumping to corners. Sunning to spine and top edges of boards. Two bookplates on front pastedown. Staining to front free endpaper. Previous owner's stamp on half title and title pages. Pages 59-62 loosening. Age toning and foxing throughout textblock. From the collection of Silvio Bedini. Bedini spent twenty five years at the Smithsonian Institution, serving as curator in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering in the new Museum of History and Technology (now the National Museum of American History) before serving as first Assistant Director then Deputy Director of the National Museum of History and Technology. He then served as Keeper of Rare Books at the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, a branch of the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, before becoming a Historian Emeritus. He specialized in early scientific instruments. 1378927. Special Collections - Downstairs.