Traction Engine Design Construction by Gilbert G F a (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 1st. Supplement to the Authors earlier book. 128p, mainly photos and drawings. VG clean copy in dust wrapper, just a hint of edge wear.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 1st. Detailed look at the design & construction of the English Traction Engine in the first part of the 20th century. 342pp with many illustrations, drawings etc. VG copy in dust wrapper, slight edge wear, mainly to head of spine. Signed by Author. Scarce. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Originally published by him in 2000, Geoffrey Gilbert's magnum opus went out of print very rapidly, not surprising given that it is the only book which looks at all aspects of the design and construction of British traction engines of all types, and road rollers, built in the 20th century. Chapters cover Materials, Types under consideration, the Boiler, Boiler mountings, Boiler feed, the Engine (IE cylinders & motion), Gearing, Wheels & axles, Winding gear, Lubrication, Brakes, Tanks, Showman's fittings, Scarifiers and roller fittings, and much more. There really is more information here on the technicalities of the traction engine than you will find in any other book. 342 p. : photo., 239 b& w. and technical drawings ; 30 x 21 x 3 cm. Second edition. Printed boards, lacks dust jacket. Slight shelf wear to edges, no inscriptions, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Two volumes, 342pp & 128pp, second volume published in 2003, an illustrated supplement to the first volume, both volumes flat signed by the author, both in as new unmarked condition. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Signed. First Edition.