Tyne railway (5 risultati)

Condizione: Very Good. 22 pages, 2 pages of photo illustrations. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 19 x 25.5 cms. Category: Newcomen Society Transactions; Engineering, Industrial, Trade; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

12mo, 10 + 67 pp. In original purple morroco binding, with 'PRESENTED TO | T. E. HARRISON, ESQ., | VICE-PRESIDENT.' stamped on the front cover in gilt. A tight copy, in fair condition, on aged paper, with front endpapers sprung, and in a worn binding. Vignette woodcut on title-page, showing man working beside track as locomotive goes past. The names of the Institute's officers (including Harrison as one of the eight Vice-Presidents) are on p.3, p.4 carries a notice, and pp.5-10 the thirty-four 'Rules, &c.' Rule 2 reads: 'The object of the Institute is to promote the diffusion of scientific, useful, and general knowledge, amongst the officers, clerks, and other servants of the Company, by means of a library, reading room (which shall be supplied with newspapers and periodicals), lectures, and classes.' The catalogue is paginated 1-67, and lists around 3800 titles in alphabetical order, from 'Abbotsford and Newstead' by Irving, to 'Zoe's Brand, 3 vols.' Harrison, who had a home at Whitburn, worked with Robert Stephenson on the High Level Bridge at Newcastle, and when Stephenson retired as railway engineer, took over as engineer-in-chief of the York-Newcastle-Berwick line. Excessively scarce: no copy in the British Library or on WorldCat, and the only copy on COPAC at York Minster.…

33cm. [12]pp tender by the North Shields firm of John Smith and David Rosser for assorted work on the Blyth & Tyne. Fencing, bridge repairs, cattle creeps, culverts and drains, the whole amounting to £5686/6/-. The whole work lithographically printed with space for manuscript insertions (as here), stab-sewn as issued. Produced by the master of lithographic printing in the north-east. …

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1837 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 132 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 132 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1837. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 130, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 130 130.…