The life and times of Samuel Crompton inventor of the spinning machine called The Mule
1859, First Edition. Manchester London : Thomas Dinham & Co. ; Simpkin, Marshall & Co. Ex-library copy. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #369168
Physical description: xiv, 299 pages, 2 unnumbered pages, 5 unnumbered pages of plates (some folded) : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm (8º). Subjects: Crompton, Samuel 1753-1827. Inventors England Bolton (Greater Manchester) ; Biography. Spinning machinery History. Genre: History. Language: English.
Price: €48.00
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