A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture and Distribution of Coal-Gas Its Introduction and Progressive Improvement

Published by John Weale, London, 1866

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The fourth edition of this comprehensive treatise on the manufacture and distribution of coal-gas by Samuel Clegg. The fourth edition of this work by civil engineering Samuel Clegg. An extensive and comprehensive treatise on coal gas, originally appeared in 1841. A valuable exposition of the various processes of the apparatus employed in the manufacture and distribution of coal gas, with chapters outlining the history of the introduction of lighting by coal-gas, the chemistry applied to the manufacture of coal-gas, on the various processes applied to coal-gas, and more.Illustrated in text with numerous black and white figures, as well as thirty-two full page plates, of which six folding and most double-page. Collated, complete. With advertisements to the rear. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally rather worn with some shelf wear, minor bumping and chipping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Cracking to the lower joint, the backstrip laid down. Previous ownership inscription to the title page, dated 1867. With library stamps to the front pastedown, front free endpaper, and the occasional leaf of plates. Internally, firmly bound. With a touch of age toning particularly to the first few leaves, otherwise the pages are generally clean throughout. Illustrated in text with numerous black and white figures, as well as thirty-two full page plates, of which six folding and most double-page. Collated, complete. Good. …

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Title
A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture and Distribution of Coal-Gas Its Introduction and Progressive Improvement
Author
Samuel Clegg
Publisher
John Weale, London
Publication year
1866
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
2 kilograms
Dimensions
11.5" by 8.5"

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