theory practice architecture bridges von james hann william hosking (4 Ergebnisse)

Leather. Zustand: Good. Not Stated (illustrator). A scarce volume on the architecture of bridges by James Hann and William Hosking. A scarce work.Two volumes in one as issued. Lacking the supplement volume and the plate volume.An expansive study on the architecture of bridges, both in theory and in practice.Volume I comprises of 'Theory of Bridges' by James Hann, alongside 'General Principles of Construction', 'Theory of the Arch', 'Papers on Foundations', 'Account of Hutcheson Bridge, Glasgow', and 'Mathematical Principles of Dredge's Suspension Bridge'.Volume II comprises of 'Essay and Treatises on the Theory and Architecture of Bridges' by William Hosking, alongside 'Specification of Chester Dee Bridge', and 'Practical Description of the Timber Bridges on the Utica and Syracuse Railroad'.Illustrated with an engraved title to each volume, alongside in-text engravings.Engraved titles are dated 1839, whereas the typeset titles are dated 1843. In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed to the spine and extremities. Light marks and rubbing to the cloth. Minor bumping to the extremities. Front hinge is strained, rear hinge is starting. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned with scattered spots. First gathering to Volume I is working loose, may detach with further handling. Good. book.

London, John Weale, 1839. Royal8vo. 2 Contemp. modest hcalf. With the orig. printed frontwrappers pasted on frontboards. Stamp on title-pages. 2 engraved title-pages. VIII,80,88,72140 pp., 1 engraved plate. Platevolume with 59 engraved plates as belonging to vol. I (numbered between 1-103), mostly large and multiple-folded. Plates with scattered brownspots.

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1843 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 962 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 962 Volume 1-2 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1839. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 1-2, Pages:- 960, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1-2 960.