Excerpt from Priced and Illustrated Catalogue of Mathematical Instruments and Materials for Drawing, Surveying, and Civil Engineering: Made, Imported and Sold, Wholesale and Retail
Though small and unpretending as his store and business were at the outset, Mr. Queen's thorough knowledge of the business, together with a full appreciation of the wants of those engaged in scientific research, soon convinced the community that his was an institution of. Great Value and from this small beginning rapidly grew the largest and most comprehensive establishment of the kind not only in the United States, but in the world.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive catalogue of mathematical instruments available in the late 19th century. It offers a detailed listing of tools used by engineers, architects, draughtsmen, and students, ranging from simple school compasses to sophisticated protractors with Vernier scales. The author meticulously describes each instrument, including its materials, construction, size, and price. The catalogue features a wide variety of instruments such as dividers, drawing pens, protractors, scales, squares, and specialized tools like beam compasses and pantographs. Beyond its practical function as a catalogue, this book provides a glimpse into the world of late 19th-century technical drawing and the tools that professionals and students relied on for precision and accuracy. It reflects the advancements in instrument design and manufacturing during that era. The insights offered in this book highlight the evolution and significance of mathematical instruments in shaping the fields of engineering, architecture, and design. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334180316_0
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