Abbott Fred V (4 results)

Softcover. Condition: Good. One of a series of technical paper volumes from the Essayons Club, with front wrap that contains the title missing. Yellow rear wrapper has soil and edge wear. Light soil and a few edge tears on pages. Pages 263-312, [1] Brooklyn Bridge diagram; title page and contents page for the Volume II Series for this issue at rear. The three papers have title pages, with No. XLVIII. Notes on Mayer's Magnetometer, by William S. Heger, October 27, 1879; No. XLIX. Application of Photography in War by James B. Quinn, April 26, 1881; and No. L. The Suspension Bridge between New York and Brooklyn by Fred V. Abbot, February 22, 1882. ; 11 1/2" x 9".…

Illustr, photos, 10.75 x 8.5, pict wraps, pp 281-312, covers a little shelf worn and soiled, old price label on rear cover else a nice reprint. BOUND WITH "The Brooklyn Bridge," reprint of article from Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol LXVI No 396 (1883), unpag. Nice reprint of two famous contemporary reports on the Brooklyn Bridge.…

Green Cloth Hardback. Condition: Good Plus to Vg Minus. No Jacket as Issued. Original Volume. 411 pages with index. 26 papers by various authors from this heyday of natural history discovery in Baja California, Southern California and Western states natural history. Fascinating technical reports with various plates throughout. In tight condition with a used appearance. Has an important section on rattlesnakes with plates. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.…

Green Cloth Hardback. Condition: Good Plus to Vg Minus. No Jacket as Issued. Original Volume. 310 pages with index. 20 papers by various authors from this heyday of natural history discovery in Baja California, Southern Californai and Western state natural history. Fascinating technical reports with various plates throughout. In tight condition with a used appearance. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.…