Tinted lithograph frontispiece ( two faint stains in corners), 98 double-page lithograph plates, some folding.
William Humber [1821-1881] began his career in 1835. In 1847, he worked for Thomas Brassey until 1852, when he commenced practice on his own account, surveying railway lines, and working on water supply and drainage projects. From 1872 to 1874, he supervised the Bridport Waterworks. He published a number of books on engineering.
Tinted lithograph frontispiece ( two faint stains in corners), 98 double-page lithograph plates, some folding.
William Humber [1821-1881] began his career in 1835. In 1847, he worked for Thomas Brassey until 1852, when he commenced practice on his own account, surveying railway lines, and working on water supply and drainage projects. From 1872 to 1874, he supervised the Bridport Waterworks. He published a number of books on engineering.
| Binding | Large folio (15 x 11.5in) contemp. half red morocco, spine gilt with raised bands, worn and scuffed, cloth missing from front board, |
| Publication | Third Edition, Carefully Revised and Considerably Enlarged, Lockwood & Co, 1870. Contents in very good condition. |
- Product Code: RGW23583
- Availability: In Stock
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£300.00