The Operative Mechanic, and British Machinist; Being a Practical Display of the Manufactories and Mechanical Arts of the United Kingdom Volume I
Published by H. C. Carey & I. Lea, Philadelphia, 1826
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Dennis Holzman Antiques, Cohoes, NY, U.S.A.Dennis Holzman Antiques
AbeBooks seller since July 15, 1999
Condition: Used - Fair
£ 69.51
Quantity: 1 available
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The is the First American Edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). One volume of the 2-volume set. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight. Volume I only. First American Edition from the Second London Edition with Additions. Full Leather with gilt stamped and ruled on spine, xviii, 448 pages, seventy-one plates (one side of page only, 2 fold-out illustrations (Elevation of a Steam Engine Connected with a Sugar Mill, As Recently Constructed by Taylor & Martineau of London; and Rope Spinning). Corners and spine ends bumped with wear, boards worn and rubbed, lacks front free end paper, larger fold-out illustration was badly folded so it extends beyond edge of text block, damp stain at gutter through about page 51, pages toned, some scattered light foxing, pages 445-448 foxed, first fold-out map foxed, creased, one edge chipped with tear in blank margin; some foxing on plates, amount varies from plate to plate, second fold-out plate chipped along fore edge. Page xv, titled Description of the Frontispiece, indicates that the Steam Engine Connected with a Sugar Mill by Taylor & Martineau was a frontispiece; however, this plate is bound in just before the plates. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2 lbs 14 oz. Category: Engineering, Industrial, Trade; Books; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 009678.…
Seller Inventory # 009678
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Operative Mechanic, and British Machinist; Being a Practical Display of the Manufactories and Mechanical Arts of the United Kingdom Volume I
- Author
- Nicholson, John
- Publisher
- H. C. Carey & I. Lea, Philadelphia
- Publication year
- 1826
- Condition
- Fair
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Engineering, Industrial, Trade
Dennis Holzman Antiques
Cohoes, NY, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since July 15, 1999
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 5.25 | £ 13.50 |
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Store description
Dennis Holzman Antiques is located at 111 Remsen St., Cohoes, New York. In addition to antiques, manuscripts, fine art and collectibles, we sell used, rare, and out-of-print books both in our store and on-line. We pack carefully and ship promptly. Our telephone number is: 518 326-2061 (Tuesday - Friday, 11-5 Eastern time; Saturdays 11-3 Eastern Time); our e-mail is: info@holzmanantiques.com.
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Antiques & Collectibles Related, Railroad and Other Transportation Related Books, Albany, New York & New York State History, New York State Forest, Fish and Game Commission Reports, Art and Architecture, Flowers, Gardening, Shrubs, Coin Collecting, New York State Dept. of Agriculture Reports, Adirondack Mountains, ShakersSeller's business information
Dennis Holzman Antiques
NY, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
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We accept personal checks, money orders, MC/Visa. Questions? Call 518 326-2061.
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or send or fax a completed and signed ST-120.
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but we cannot afford to absorb the charge levied by our bank for deposits not
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International buyers: We welcome international buyers, but we do not falsify
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Returns: All items returnable within 14 days if not as described.
Our store hours are Monday-Friday 11-5 Eastern time and Saturday 11-3 Eastern time. Inquiries received outside of those hours/days may not be replied to immediately, but we make every effort
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Dennis Holzman
111 Remsen St.
Cohoes, NY 12047
USA
518-326-2061
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If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
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You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
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If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Dennis Holzman Antiques, Cohoes, New York, U.S.A., without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
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- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
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Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.
We take pride in excellent packing and prompt shipping. We e-mail you when we have mailed your book, and we use delivery confirmation through the USPS. We insure all books over $50.