Farm Engines and How to Run Them - The Young Engineer's Guide

Published by Frederick J. Drake, Chicago, 1910

  • First Edition
  • Hardcover
  • Used
See all details

Seller: RareNonFiction, IOBA, Ladysmith, BC, CanadaRareNonFiction, IOBA

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since December 13, 2001

Association member: IOBA

Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very good

£ 192.93

£ 14.98 shipping 
Ships from Canada to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

243 pages plus advertisements. Stated copyright date is 1910. No indication that this is a later printing. "A simple, practical hand book for experts as well as for amateurs, fully describing every part of an engine and boiler, giving full directions for the safe and economical management of both; Also, several hundred questions and answers often given in examinations for an engineer's license, and chapters on farm engine economy, with special attention to traction and gasoline farm engines, and a chapter on the science of successful threshing. With numerous illustrations showing the different parts of a boiler and engine and nearly every make of traction engine, with a brief description of the distinctive points of each make." - from Title Page. Contents clean and unmarked. Binding sound. Red cloth exterior is lightly worn and bears brilliant gilt lettering upon front board and spine. Minor fading to back board moderate fore-edge waviness to last 50 pages or so. A glorious reference to the early days of mechanized farming. Very nice copy.…

Seller Inventory # 135a7712

Bibliographic details

Title
Farm Engines and How to Run Them - The Young Engineer's Guide
Author
Stephenson, James H.
Publisher
Frederick J. Drake, Chicago
Publication year
1910
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition
Dimensions
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller catalogs
Science & Technology

RareNonFiction, IOBA

Ladysmith, BC, Canada

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since December 13, 2001

Association member:

Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.

Item5 to 14 business days4 to 8 business days
First item£ 14.98£ 26.22
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Paypal

Store description

Full-time specialists in rare non-fiction books and vintage magazines since 2001. Our detailed descriptions and photos communicate a high level of information about our offerings, thus enabling you to make a more comfortable purchase decision. Should you have any questions or require additional photos of an item you wish to purchase we will be pleased to assist. Please contact us for details. We will promptly process your order and provide your tracking number. Your purchase will be fully insured while in transit to you. To this end, we pack very securely in sturdy new cartons, often double-boxing to insure the safety of your shipment. We accept payment by PayPal where our account is info@rarenonfiction.com. We also accept payment by check drawn upon banks in the USA or Canada and will ship when your check clears. As proud members of IOBA, the Independent Online Booksellers Association, we abide by its code of ethics and offer toll-free support at 1-877-660-6118 or +1-250-245-8959. Please contact us with any questions prior to, during, or after your purchase. We appreciate your interest and look forward to working with you.…

Specialty

Rare Non-Fiction Books and Vintage Magazines

Association member

  • Independent Online Booksellers Association
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Pacific Coast Non Fiction

13387 Code Road
Ladysmith, BC Canada V9G 1H7