1984 US Army FM 5-553 General Drafting Field Manual Technical Drawing
$60.00
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Original U.S. Army Field Manual FM 5-553, General Drafting, dated January 1984. This substantial technical manual teaches the fundamentals of mechanical and engineering drafting, including drawing techniques, geometric construction, projections, sectional views, dimensioning, cylinders, intersections, and other practical drafting concepts. It contains extensive diagrams and step-by-step illustrated examples throughout.
The manual incorporates material from James D. Bethune’s Essentials of Drafting and was commercially reproduced for official Army training use. The printer’s number line indicates this copy was printed in 1987.
A useful reference for draftsmen, engineers, machinists, technical students, military historians, or collectors of vintage Army training manuals.
Condition: Acceptable vintage condition. The covers are heavily worn, curled, stained, and partially separated from the text block, as shown. The rear cover has adhesive residue and an original Army Publications Distribution Center label. Page edges show age-related toning and wear. Interior pages appear readable and generally clean. Sold as a usable reference or collectible rather than a fine-condition copy. Please review all photographs carefully.
SKU G-19
1984 US Army FM 5-553 General Drafting Field Manual Technical Drawing
$60.00
The manual incorporates material from James D. Bethune’s Essentials of Drafting and was commercially reproduced for official Army training use. The printer’s number line indicates this copy was printed in 1987.
A useful reference for draftsmen, engineers, machinists, technical students, military historians, or collectors of vintage Army training manuals.
Condition: Acceptable vintage condition. The covers are heavily worn, curled, stained, and partially separated from the text block, as shown. The rear cover has adhesive residue and an original Army Publications Distribution Center label. Page edges show age-related toning and wear. Interior pages appear readable and generally clean. Sold as a usable reference or collectible rather than a fine-condition copy. Please review all photographs carefully.
SKU G-19