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Forty-Three Graphic Tables or Diagrams for the Conversion of Measurements in Different Units, comprising conversions of length; area; volume; weight; stress; density; work; energy in mechanical, thermal, and electrical units; horse-power; and temperature.
London: Charles Griffin and Co., 1895. [Conversion Tables] FIRST EDITION. Quarto (29 x 30cm), pp.14, with 28 plates and one leaf of advertisements at end. Publisher's plain paper-covered boards with red cloth spine and titles to upper. Black ink ownership of A.J. Money to front cover, with stamps of the Society of Engineers, London, to front cover and front pastedown. All leaves completely loose from covers. Some chipping and dog-earing to edges. Moderate wear to boards and cloth. A complete, internally clean copy of a rare publication. Fair. Item #55925
Price: £65.00
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