L'Electricite Industrielle A L'Exposition De Chicago En 1893 by M.Grille, M.H.Falconnet - 1894

Springer Science + Business Media. New with No Dust Jacket as issued. 2004. First Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 318 pages: 6.25 x 9.5 in.: 2: KB#007490: No Jacket As Issued. BRAND NEW. Boards and pages are clean, unmarked, bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. "This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the growing field of nuclear solid state physics with synchrotron radiation, a technique that is finding a number of unique applications in fields such as magnetism, surface science, and lattice dynamics. Due to the remarkable brilliance of modern synchrotron radiation sources, the method is particularly suited for the studying thin films, nanoparticles and clusters. Its high isotopic specifity can be employed to measure magnetic or vibrational properties with very high spatial resolution. The book is written on a introductory level and is thus suited for newcomers to the field. Many examples are presented to illustrate the unique… Read More

1937. J.P. (John Peter) Laux became a Master Mechanic in 1915 for the Lehigh Railway and rose to Superintendent of Motive Power when Lehigh RR was its highest. He produced this manuscript of which there are no known original copies there are 57 hand mounted photographs in the basic engines and concludes with the Locomotive Ownership by year, 1856-1936. The Average Tractive Force in 1921 was 37,621 lbs but by 1936 it had increased to 51, 293 lbs. The No. 5100 was delivered in 1931 as a class T-1 (two were delivered, Richard Duley notes Baldwin also delivered later at Class T-1a). This original work complements minor details in Duley's significant contribution. There are no copies on OCLC. Since the age of steam ended, these magnificent workhorses were often scrapped. Very few of the locomotives have survived but here are nice black-and-white photographs from Superintendent J.P. Laux that show the Lehigh Valley Railroad's history in the period just before it was supplanted by diesel and the emergence… Read More

Earthquake Spectra - Total of 60 Volumes - Engineering Research Professional Journal (Volume 5-20 Softcovers 1989-2004)
Subtitle: "The Professional Journal of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute."
Published by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (California). Softcovers throughout the set may have slight creases, impressions, spots, or smudges. A few volumes have small tears or bumps on the covers or spines, as well as the pre- or proceeding pages. The last six (6) volumes are still in the original shipping packaging. No writing or markings. Overall, the set is in Very Good condition.
PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF VOLUMES INCLUDED BELOW, AS THERE ARE SEVERAL VOLUMES THAT ARE INTERUPTED OR INCOMPLETE (FOR EXAMPLE: VOLUMES 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, AND 20 ARE MISSING NUMBERS OR QUARTERLY PRINTINGS) & OTHER VOLUMES INCLUDE ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS.
1. Volume 5, Number 3 - August 1989
2. Special Supplement - August 1989
3. Volume 5, Number 4 - November 1989
4. Volume 6, Number 1 -… Read More

Urbana & London: University of Illinois Press, 1966. Octavo. Original green cloth, titles to spine and upper board in black. With the dust jacket. Contemporary ownership signature in blue ink to the front free endpaper. An excellent, fresh copy in the lightly rubbed jacket that is tanned, particularly along the spine panel, and has some nicks and short splits at the edges. First edition of this important work on self-reproduction in machines and life forms, scare in the dust jacket. Von Neumann became interested in the abilities of computers to self-reproduce during his work on the Institute for Advanced Studies computer project - noting that, since a Turing machine can make exact copies of any readable sequence, it can copy itself. He hoped to formulate a theory of self-reproduction that would be general enough to explain and predict self-reproduction in both machines and living things. "Using the same method of logical substitution by which a Turing machine can be instructed to interpret… Read More

Philadelphia: H. C. Carey & I. Lea, 1826. Hardcover. Very Good. vi, 51, [1] p., 62 leaves of engraved plates, including 4 double-leaf plates (2 folded) containing 72 drawings, plans, and maps; 29 x46 cm. Contemporary half calf with plain boards. Printed paper label on front board. Errata slip tipped in following title page. Howes, S 1075. The Pennsylvania Society for the Promotion of Internal Improvement, organized in 1824, sent William Strickland (1787-1854) to England in 1825 to study the most recent developments in transportation engineering in order to improve the ability to travel and ship goods across the state. Over the course of the year, Strickland sent home reports on canals, railways, roads, and iron-making from Great Britain. After his return in Dec., he was appointed engineer of the Pennsylvania State Canal and his reports were issued in this volume. The great interest that it generated is indicated by the 2-page list of subscribers, among whom were canal companies (Delaware… Read More

1937. J.P. (John Peter) Laux became a Master Mechanic in 1915 for the Lehigh Railway and rose to Superintendent of Motive Power when Lehigh RR was its highest. He produced this manuscript of which there are no known original copies there are 57 hand mounted photographs in the basic engines and concludes with the Locomotive Ownership by year, 1856-1936. The Average Tractive Force in 1921 was 37,621 lbs but by 1936 it had increased to 51, 293 lbs. The No. 5100 was delivered in 1931 as a class T-1 (two were delivered, Richard Duley notes Baldwin also delivered later at Class T-1a). This original work complements minor details in Duley's significant contribution. There are no copies on OCLC. Since the age of steam ended, these magnificent workhorses were often scrapped. Very few of the locomotives have survived but here are nice black-and-white photographs from Superintendent J.P. Laux that show the Lehigh Valley Railroad's history in the period just before it was supplanted by diesel and the emergence… Read More

Untrimmed gatherings bound in early nineteenth century paper covered boards retaining original sewing. One folding plate. Professional restorations to edges of Title & Dedication leaves not affecting text. Restorations to Preface leaf with replacement of four letters on recto and six letters of verso. 6.5 x 9; Do not hesitate to request additional images. ; All shipments through USPS boxed & insured Priority Mail.

Earthquake Spectra - Total of 60 Volumes - Engineering Research Professional Journal (Volume 5-20 Softcovers 1989-2004)
Subtitle: "The Professional Journal of Earthquake Engineering Research Institute."
Published by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (California). Softcovers throughout the set may have slight creases, impressions, spots, or smudges. A few volumes have small tears or bumps on the covers or spines, as well as the pre- or proceeding pages. The last six (6) volumes are still in the original shipping packaging. No writing or markings. Overall, the set is in Very Good condition.
PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF VOLUMES INCLUDED BELOW, AS THERE ARE SEVERAL VOLUMES THAT ARE INTERUPTED OR INCOMPLETE (FOR EXAMPLE: VOLUMES 5, 16, 17, 18, 19, AND 20 ARE MISSING NUMBERS OR QUARTERLY PRINTINGS) & OTHER VOLUMES INCLUDE ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS.
1. Volume 5, Number 3 - August 1989
2. Special Supplement - August 1989
3. Volume 5, Number 4 - November 1989
4. Volume 6, Number 1 -… Read More

Rare Hotchkiss greasing and maintenance manuel, for Hotchkiss model "type 411", 1935 model. Printed 1935. Perfect unblemished condition including bloc moteur foldout and 21 additional plans or photos on 40 pages and including a "Tableau permettant de déterminer rapidement la vitesse de la voiture".

Urbana & London: University of Illinois Press, 1966. Octavo. Original green cloth, titles to spine and upper board in black. With the dust jacket. Contemporary ownership signature in blue ink to the front free endpaper. An excellent, fresh copy in the lightly rubbed jacket that is tanned, particularly along the spine panel, and has some nicks and short splits at the edges. First edition of this important work on self-reproduction in machines and life forms, scare in the dust jacket. Von Neumann became interested in the abilities of computers to self-reproduce during his work on the Institute for Advanced Studies computer project - noting that, since a Turing machine can make exact copies of any readable sequence, it can copy itself. He hoped to formulate a theory of self-reproduction that would be general enough to explain and predict self-reproduction in both machines and living things. "Using the same method of logical substitution by which a Turing machine can be instructed to interpret… Read More