Hall e k et al (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. First (only) edition. Small 8vo. 237 pp., many illustrations. Very good copy, small mar in cloth on right leading edge of front board, lower tip of front board worn. Name on front free endpaper. Contents consist of nearly one hundred fifty (at rough count) short contributions by various individuals on technical subjects connected with electric railway operation. Preface begins: "The general economic deflation of the past two years has focused the attention of business on the tremendous savings possible in every organization through the more efficient use of men and materials." Sections on Rolling Stock and Shops, Way and Structures, Transportation, Power and Line, Truck and Garage, and General. Contribution near end by E. K. Hall of American Telephone and Telegraph, "Securing the Co-operation of the Employee." This and the paper which follows it, "Observations on Methods of Training Platform Men," by "A veteran electric railway official" receive special typographical treatment. …

Quarto, yellow and wine coloured heavy boards, white lettering to front board and spine, yellow and wine coloured staining to page edges, illus/photos, Near Fine in d/w, VG+ (photos available on request).