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I.C.S. Reference Library: A Series of Textbooks Prepared for the Students of the International Correspondence Schools and Containing in Permanent Form the Instruction Papers, Examination Questions, and Keys Used in Their Various Courses
by I.C.S Reference Library
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: International; Correspondence Schools, Ltd. , 1914. Leather. Very Good. 9" by 5.5". Not Stated. A textbook on construction and architecture by the I.C.S. Reference Library. The second impression of the first edition. In the publisher's original half morocco binding with gilt lettering. With numerous illustrations and diagrams throughout. Part of the I.C.S Reference Library, with a shelf stamp to the title page. A series of textbooks produced for the students of the International Correspondence Schools, alongside the instruction papers, examination questions and keys used in their various courses. This collection of textbooks includes the following topics: - Elements of Structural Mechanics - Statics of Walls and Arches - Beams and Plate Girders - Columns and Stanchions - Roof Trusses - Warehouse and Factory Design In the original half morocco binding. Externally, very smart with some light rubbing to the extremities. Some marks to the boards and spine. Light spotting to the reverse of the free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age-toned but otherwise very bright and clean. Light spotting to the front and rear blanks. Shelf stamp to title page. Very Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 848G55
- Title
- I.C.S. Reference Library: A Series of Textbooks Prepared for the Students of the International Correspondence Schools and Containing in Permanent Form the Instruction Papers, Examination Questions, and Keys Used in Their Various Courses
- Author
- I.C.S Reference Library
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- International; Correspondence Schools, Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1914
- Size
- 9" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- engineering construction international correspondence schools building construction
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Morocco
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