An early experiment in industrial organisation : being a history of the firm of Boulton & Watt, 1775-1805 / by Sir Eric Roll ; with an introduction by J.G. Smith
by Roll of Ipsden, Eric Roll Baron (1907-2005)
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London: Cass, 1968. facsimile Edition. Hardcover. 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 Physical description: 349 p; illus; folded plate. Notes: First published in 1930. Includes bibliographical references and index. English. Contentspt. 1. Boulton & Watt -- pt. 2. Boulton, Watt & Sons. Subjects: James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England). James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England). Boulton and Watt History. James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England). James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England). Boulton and Watt (Firm). Boulton & Watt (Firm). Boulton and Watt. James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England)Industrial organization. Steam-engines History. Steam-engines Great Britain History. Machines vapeur Histoire. Steam-engines. Steam-engines History. Steam-engines History. Steam engineering Great Britain. Steam-engines History.
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- Title
- An early experiment in industrial organisation : being a history of the firm of Boulton & Watt, 1775-1805 / by Sir Eric Roll ; with an introduction by J.G. Smith
- Author
- Roll of Ipsden, Eric Roll Baron (1907-2005)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
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- Edition
- facsimile Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0714613576
- ISBN 13
- 9780714613574
- Publisher
- London: Cass
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1968
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