Machine Drawing Design by Abbott (29 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Fair condition hard cover, no dust jacket, some wear to cover and spine, tanning to pages, previous owner presentation plate to inside board, otherwise in a good readable condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Light wear to boards. Content has toning to page ends. No DJ.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A good condition book. An earlier reprint.

Condition: Good. 1963. 1963 Reprint. 298 pages. White pictorial dust jacket over orange cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and tanning. Unclipped jacket has light edge wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.

Hardcover. Condition: Clean & Unmarked. Third Edition . 1936 third edition. Previous owner name & date neatly on front free end-paper. Smells a bit like previous owner smoked a pipe, but not altogether unpleasant. Scarce dust acket has sunning, some rubbing & a few short tears. 216 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 4th Edition. 4th edition revised. H/B 224 pages, condition is very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Head and tail of spine are nicked corners are rubbed, cover is generally slightly grubby. Page block is tanned. page 9 has some annotation in ink. Contents clear and sound throughout. Third Edition/reprinted. Used.

Condition: Good. 1967. Reprinted. 296 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Black and white illustrations throughout. Pages are bright and clear with light foxing and tanning to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has light sunning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Clipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 216p green hardback with gilt lettering to spine, excellent condition for age, text clean and bright, binding firm, contains a great number of diagrams and technical drawings, a wonderful copy Language: English.

3rd ed. Owner's inscriptions on front end paper; pages clean; binding tight; spine slightly bumped at head. Used - Very Good. VG hardback (no dust jacket) Used - Very Good. VG hardback (no dust jacket).

Hardback. Condition: Used. Welcome to the wonderful world of "Machine Drawing And Design," where geometry and grease meet in a thrilling pas de deux of lines, angles, and eccentricities. Penned by the illustrious W Abbott in an era when typewriters had more character than most current social media influencers, this tome promises to be an enlightening jaunt through the realm of mechanical artistry. It is a celebration of all things angular, a symphony of straight edges, and a love letter to the modest pencil?truly, the unsung hero of engineering. Published in 1962 by the not-so-mythical Blacki & Son, this book comes with all the charm and quirky insights typical of the mid-century design renaissance. With its eye-watering diagrams and diagrams that may or may not lead to actual machines, you might find it hard to separate the future from a fever dream of industrial aspirations. Don your best pair of bifocals and prepare to decipher the cataclysmic relationship between various shapes and sizes. Will you be able to fathom the uncharted territories of engineering aesthetics? Only the brave dare to find out! As you flip through the pages, don?t be surprised if you stumble upon more than a few peculiarities. This book is a veritable treasure trove of industry jargon and arcane theories that may make you question your own sanity?or at the very least, your grasp of basic geometry. Expect to encounter terms so outdated that they could almost serve as a time capsule; the innovative spirit of the 1960s is palpable in every line, and the fervor of mechanical design is practically leaping off the page, attempting, perhaps, to tango with your perception of modernity. In a world increasingly dominated by digital screens and design apps that do the thinking for you, "Machine Drawing And Design" offers an ironic twist: a manual that might make you nostalgic for the very machines it describes. As you venture into its depths, you may find yourself longing for the days when design was an art and not a mere function of algorithms. Can a humble book still inspire genuine creativity, or does it simply serve as a relic of a bygone era, collecting more dust than dreams? But wait! Before you succumb to the allure of surface-level irony, let?s not overlook the true value of this peculiar guide. Within its pages, you?ll find an unexpected delight in engaging with the very fundamentals of design. Sure, the illustrations may resemble a game of connect-the-dots gone awry, but one man?s bizarre scribbles could be another?s spark of genius. This book doesn?t just inform; it challenges you to reconsider your relationship with the world of machines, entrenching you in a love-hate affair with both design and the complexities of sharp angles. Condition: Used, as one might imagine, with a patina of age and an air of authenticity that only second-hand books can provide. Expect to discover the occasional coffee stain that whispers tales of past owners pondering the mysteries of gears and cogs over a warm cup. The spine may be creaked, and the pages slightly yellowed, but this only adds to the charm?a badge of honour for a book that has seen the likes of both inspiration and confusion. It may not sit perfectly on a pristine shelf, but who wants to be that insufferable collector anyway? So, whether you?re an aspiring engineer, a dedicated artist, or simply someone with an affinity for the bizarre and beautiful, "Machine Drawing And Design" beckons you to partake in its peculiar allure. Will you take up the challenge? Will you turn the pages and let history seep into your consciousness like a fine vintage? Or will you merely place it on the shelf and use it as an excellent conversation starter during your next gathering? The choice, dear reader, is entirely yours. In the end, if you?re looking for a book that?s a little quirky, a little ironic, and a whole lot of fascinating, look no further than this delightful offering from Crappy Old Books. Give it a home, and who knows? It may just inspire a new wave of design by the hand of a modern-day Abbott!

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 4th Edition. The boards are rubbed and marked.A few inscriptions.Tightly bound.[R.N]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

3rd ed. 3rd edition, 1941. Owner's name on front free end paper; page fore-edge foxed; binding tight; spine slightly bumped at head & foot. Used - Very Good. VG hardback (no dust jacket) Used - Very Good. VG hardback (no dust jacket).

Cloth. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Textbook of Intermediate Standard for Engineering Students. 219 Pages, Illustrated with many Line Drawings. Contents are in good condition, though a few pages are stained. Covers are dampstained but Gilt Lettering on spine is only a little worn. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1969 reprint of 8th Edition. Small neat school stamps on front and rear endpapers, otherwise no inscriptions or other markings. Possiby unnread. DJ is not price clipped (38/- net), has light edgewear and general light dulling.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 3rd. 216 pages (complete). Jacket worn, chipped, scarring, marked. Boards worn and a bit marked. Tanning, foxing, previous ownership inscriptions, markings. However, it is still in good condition considering age, tightly bound and intact. 3rd Revised edition. MK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. The jacket is a bit marked and torn. Minor foxing. Soundly bound. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. 3rd Revised edition. The boards are edge worn, marked and rubbed. Some tanning. Minor foxing. Pencil inscriptions on the first and last end pages. Internally clean and tightly bound. [P.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Third Edition. Hardcover. No jacket. Third edition. Light softening to top and bottom of spine; mild dust stains to top of page block; text and illustrations are clear throughout. Used.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 5th Edition. Hardback. Machine Drawing and Design. Previous owners name to inside cover. Sunned spine. Contents: Introduction. Part I - Machine Drawing. Machine Drawing and Design - Fastenings. Shafts and Shaft Fittings. Bearings. Gearing. Vavles. Engine Details. Factors Influencing Design. Limits and Tolerances. Part II - Exercises in Machine Drawing and Design. Questions From Examination Papers. Appendix. Index. Illustrations. 232 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.).

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Third Edition.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 232 printed pages of text with monochrome technical drawings throughout. Ink ownership name inside the front cover and in Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ENGINEER (Invent, Innovate).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo, fifth edition, pp,232, illustrated, gilt titled green cloth, spine slightly faded.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:

Condition: Good. Fifth edition, 1953 reprint. Foxing /staining/tears/ writing to dust jacket. Scuffs/wear to edge of cover. Inscription on inside cover. Foxing to textblock and edge of pages. Contents very good.

15 x 22,5, 216 pp., très nombreuses figures, cartonnage, Bon état - 3ème édition machine drawing - machine drawing and design.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1930. 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, Pages: : - 236, 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. 236 236.