Herbert Beede (10 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. ***please read*** Book is intact in good condition with corner bumps, nicks and discoloration to boards and spine - text block includes stains, foxing, pencil note on flyleaf, pencil marks on Pg 29 - no other marks on text - 139 pages - my shelf location - 29-c-23*.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. illustrated (illustrator). 1st Edition. Dark, cloth covered boards are firmly bound; rubbed at edges; gilt sharp & clear. Pages, clean throughout. Slight smoke odor.

[Pawtucket, R.I.: Fales & Jenks Machine Co., printed by E.L. Freeman Co.], 1909 [i.e. 1919]. Frontispiece dated 1919; front cover dated 1914. 139 pages, including frontispiece, plus several leaves of blank graph paper at rear. Original dark green cloth lettered in gilt. 19 x 12.5 cm. Corner of frontispiece clipped, not affecting image, else very good. Minor spotting to cloth, one word note on each of two tables (pp. 98-99), some very faint foxing. Signed by North Carolina cotton mill owner and executive, Haddon S. Mackie of Gastonia, on the front flyleaf. [Mackie was part owner of the Osceola Mill near Gastonia. He later became an executive at Textiles-Incorporated, which purchased the Osecola Mill in 1931.] Apparent second edition, later issue. The first edition was published in 1907. The present edition bears the same pagination and the contents appear to be identical, excepting a revised date on the title page and a new frontispiece. Fales & Jenks Machine Company was established in 1830. Its first commission was making a spooler for Cunningham & Anderson of Richmond in 1833, and the firm supplied cotton mills in both the North and the South throughout its history. On the title page, John Henry Mayes (1856-1947) of Charlotte, N.C. is listed as the Southern agent for Fales & Jenks. Mayes was a cotton mill designer who built Mayesworth, a Gaston County mill and worker's village in 1907.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Lower Blackstone River Valley District Committee of the Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Tercentenary Committee, Inc. (E.L. Freeman Co.): Pawtucket, 1937. Hardcover. A Very Good, blue cloth binding with gilt lettering on front board and spine, binding intact, sunning to spine, bit frayed spine edges, some rubbing to board and spine edges, age toning to pages, small dent with small tear to buckram top rear board edge, paperclip discoloration top front pastedown/top frontis and top title page, previous owner handwritten ink name on front free endpaper, mil biblichor, without Dust wrapper. A nice and clean copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 169pp., b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is the ultimate guide to ring twisting machinery, empowering textile professionals and enthusiasts to delve into the intricacies of yarn production and achieve optimal results. The author, a renowned expert in the field, has meticulously compiled a wealth of knowledge and practical insights that will benefit both experienced practitioners and those new to the art of twisting. Beyond providing detailed technical specifications and formulas for gear configurations, this book explores the historical evolution of ring twisting and its significance within the broader context of textile manufacturing. The author lucidly explains the principles of twist and its impact on yarn properties, enabling readers to make informed decisions to suit their specific requirements. Drawing from extensive experience, the book offers invaluable guidance on selecting and maintaining the appropriate equipment for various applications. The author emphasizes the importance of proper bobbin dimensions and matching ring sizes to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime. With a focus on both dry and wet twisting techniques, this comprehensive resource equips readers with the knowledge and skills to achieve superior outcomes in their yarn production. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

First Edition. First edition, 8vo, pp. 169, [1]; 45 illustrations on rectos and versos of 18 plates; near fine in original blue cloth stamped in gilt on upper cover and spine.