f/piece (engraving by J. Nasmyth)+xiv+353+13 (pub.notices of other Smiles books plus other scientific biographies); decorated ex-libris label of Jack Meadows to front pastedown, 1887-dated hand-written school prize description verso front end-paper (High School of Dundee 1st Prize to a David Low for Metal Work), otherwise internally clean, tight and unmarked, end-gutters good, dust traces to top edge; Dark red beveled-edge covers with clean virtually unworn boards, gilt lettering and central impressed heraldic crest to front, marred however by faded spine with wrinkled top and slight surface dustiness in places. (Includes a 1 p. final appendix quoting Babbage's account of the assistance a Mr Clement gave him on his calculating engine, he having been recommended by Brunel.). Seller Inventory # 010931

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Title: INDUSTRIAL BIOGRAPHY: Iron Workers and Tool ...

Publisher: John Murray, London

Publication Date: 1886

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: J. Nasmyth

Condition: Good-VG

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (none issued)

Edition: 'New Edition', (1st-1863)

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