bridges theory practice architecture vols von hann james (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Half-bound dark brown leather and cloth boards with gilt lettering on the spine; three volumes; 140, lxiv, 248, ccxxiv pp.; 122+ plates (most folded); illustrations. This is a combined set comprised of three volumes, published four years apart by different publishers, which have been rebound by the former owner, as indicated on the spines, "Bridges, I-II, Text," "Bridges, III," and "Bridges, IV." "Bridges, I-II" contains approximately 676 pages of text commentary and supplementary commentary regarding the materials in the final two volumes. The final two volumes contain 122+ plates, combined. Plate volumes were published in 1939 by John Weale. Text volumes were published in 1943 in London by Architectural Library, and were bound together by the former owner. Good- (Boards are moderately edgeworn/scuffed/smudged/stained; boards are bowed inward at the outer corners; spine strips are chipped at both ends; inner hinges are cracked; signature of former owner on FFEPs; notes penciled ifc; two of the volumes' front or rear covers are pulling away from the spine with the ffep and spine strip; textblock edges are darkened/foxed/smudged/scuffed; plate volume entitled "Bridges.Section I: Theory" shows some serious dampstaining to the title page which, miraculously, does not carry beyond that page; interiors have toning/smudging/foxing; plates are mostly in excellent condition, however, you will find some folded plates have closed tears at the folds or peripheries; textblocks, overall, appear solid.).

The theory, practice, and architecture of bridges of stone, iron, timber, and wire; With examples on the principle of suspension. 10"x 6", original dark green patterned cloth, tan name-label with gilt bands and title to spine, Vol. I pp. (i-v) vi-x, 1-140, plus supplement "The Mathematical Principles of Mr. Dredge's Suspension Bridge", pp. i-lxiv, Vol II pp. [i-vii] viii-xvi, 1-248 plus Supplement incl. General Index, pp. i-ccxxiv, Both vols. illustrated by engravings and woodcuts. 1843 edition, very good, corners and edges worn. Interesting provenance: from the library of Peter F.B. Alsop (1994) and with the armorial bookplate of 19th century engineer John Neville, C.E, whose signature appears on the title page of Vol. II, and also the booklabel of J.G. James.