Modern engines and power generators : a practical work on prime movers and the transmission of power, steam, electric, water and hot air / by Rankin Kennedy [four volumes]

Kennedy, Rankin (d. 1917)

1911, New Edition. London : Caxton. Good to very good copies all in the original green cloth over boards, with front panels gilt- and blind-decorated and titles gilt-blocked to spines. Boards somewhat dust-dulled, with light scuffing and edges lightly rubbed. The cloth of v.4 is distinctly faded, and there is some light damp-staining to v.1 covers. All copies tight and clean internally, with isolated and faint dust-dulling to the margins only. A well-preserved set overall. Item #456228

Date is suggested by v.1 preface. Physical description; 4 volumes : frontispieces, illustrations, plates, tables, diagrams ; 26 cm. Notes; this set lacks v.3 and v.5. "An entirely new and revised edition." Subjects; Engines - 19th century, Power (Mechanics) - 19th century, Machinery - History - 19th century.

Price: €110.00