First Series Railway Practice by Brees (40 results)

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

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

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Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. First published in London by John Williams, Library of Science and Art, in 1837. xxxii, 108 p. + plates. 29 cm. 65 + 12 b&w plates at rear, many of which fold out.Blue cloth with brown and gold plate. A collection of working plans and practical details of construction in the public works of the most celebrated engineers, comprising tunnels and tunnel fronts - turnpike road bridges - occupation bridges in embankments and in cuttings - ornamental bridges, with various designs for iron rails and framing - viaducts of several descriptions - retaining walls - culverts - sidings - cuttings and embankments - permanent ways - chairs, blocks, &c. - cuttings in rock, and undersetting - aqueducts - turn-tables - cranes, and railway depots, with sheds, &c. on the several railways, canals, and other public works throughout the kingdom; as the London and Birmingham - Great Western - Greenwich - Midland Counties - North Union - Leeds and Selby - Grand Junction - Slamannan, and Wishaw and Coltness Railways; and the Elegant Aqueduct of the Lancaster Canal, over the River Lune.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1847 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 770 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 770 Volume Series 1-4 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2016, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1847. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume Series 1-4, Pages:- 761, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume Series 1-4 761.