Cyclopedia of Steam Engineering, with Electricity for Engineers by Calvin F. Swingle (1916). Published for Sears, Roebuck & Co. Includes original 1915-1916 Brunswick, Maine business receipts and ephemera. Technical manual with folding plates.
Language: English
Published by Frederick J. Drake & Co. (for Sears, Roebuck & Co.), Chicago, 1916
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Seller: The Vintage Paper Vault, Deering, NH, U.S.A.The Vintage Paper Vault
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Description For your consideration is an authentic 1916 edition of Cyclopedia of Steam Engineering, with Electricity for Engineers, published in Chicago by Frederick J. Drake & Co. expressly for Sears, Roebuck & Co. This practical manual provides detailed technical guidance on steam engines, boilers, electric machinery, steam turbines, gas engines, air compressors, and elevators. Included Ephemera: As a unique bonus, this volume comes with two original pieces of historical ephemera from Brunswick, Maine: 1916 Sales Receipt: An original J.B. Ham Co. billhead dated August 8, 1916, detailing a transaction for grain and flour. 1915 Payment Record: A handwritten receipt from December 1, 1915, documenting a payment for hay. Condition Highlights: Binding: Original black hardcover binding showing age-related wear, surface cracking, and edge fatigue. Interior: The text remains clean and readable, featuring numerous technical diagrams, illustrations, and fold-out schematics for air compressors and ice plant arrangements. Reference Material: Includes comprehensive tables regarding electrical units and industrial machinery maintenance. Historical Context: Published during the height of the industrial age, this manual was designed for the practical engineer. The inclusion of these period-correct Maine receipts adds a wonderful layer of local provenance to this technical reference work. Note: This is an antique technical manual sold in as-is condition. Please review all provided photos for a detailed assessment of the binding and interior condition. Item Specifics Topic: Steam Engineering, Electrical Engineering Publication Year: 1916 Publisher: Frederick J. Drake & Co. (for Sears, Roebuck & Co.) Binding: Hardcover Language: English Author: Calvin F. Swingle, M.E. Subject: Industrial Technology, Mechanics, History of Technology Special Attributes: Illustrated, Folding Diagrams, Technical Manual, Includes Historical Ephemera Place of Publication: Chicago.…
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- Title
- Cyclopedia of Steam Engineering, with Electricity for Engineers by Calvin F. Swingle (1916). Published for Sears, Roebuck & Co. Includes original 1915-1916 Brunswick, Maine business receipts and ephemera. Technical manual with folding plates.
- Author
- Calvin F. Swingle, M.E.
- Publisher
- Frederick J. Drake & Co. (for Sears, Roebuck & Co.), Chicago
- Publication year
- 1916
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 2 pounds
- Dimensions
- 9 inches width by 6 inches height by 4 inches depth
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- Science & Engineering
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