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Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 0282922083ISBN 13: 9780282922085
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Book Print on Demand
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from The Theory, Practice, and Architecture of Bridges of Stone, Iron, Timber, and Wire. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1843 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. 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. 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: 962 Volume 1-2.
Published by Legare Street Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1021399051ISBN 13: 9781021399052
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: New. In.
Published by Legare Street Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 101961109XISBN 13: 9781019611098
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: New. In.
Published by John Weale/ Architectural Library, London, 1943
Hardcover. Half-bound dark brown leather and cloth boards with gilt lettering on the spine; three volumes; 140, lxiv, 248, ccxxiv pp.; 122+ plates (most folded); illustrations. This is a combined set comprised of three volumes, published four years apart by different publishers, which have been rebound by the former owner, as indicated on the spines, "Bridges, I-II, Text," "Bridges, III," and "Bridges, IV." "Bridges, I-II" contains approximately 676 pages of text commentary and supplementary commentary regarding the materials in the final two volumes. The final two volumes contain 122+ plates, combined. Plate volumes were published in 1939 by John Weale. Text volumes were published in 1943 in London by Architectural Library, and were bound together by the former owner. Good- (Boards are moderately edgeworn/scuffed/smudged/stained; boards are bowed inward at the outer corners; spine strips are chipped at both ends; inner hinges are cracked; signature of former owner on FFEPs; notes penciled ifc; two of the volumes' front or rear covers are pulling away from the spine with the ffep and spine strip; textblock edges are darkened/foxed/smudged/scuffed; plate volume entitled "Bridges.Section I: Theory" shows some serious dampstaining to the title page which, miraculously, does not carry beyond that page; interiors have toning/smudging/foxing; plates are mostly in excellent condition, however, you will find some folded plates have closed tears at the folds or peripheries; textblocks, overall, appear solid.).