Engines The Search for Power John Day 1st US Edition Illustrated Hardcover DJ
$45.00
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A richly illustrated history of engine development by John Day, tracing humanity’s search for mechanical power from early water and wind systems through steam, gas, oil, gasoline, turbines, hot-air engines, and rockets.
First U.S. edition published by St. Martin’s Press in 1980. This substantial 256-page hardcover features numerous historical photographs, technical diagrams, engravings, and detailed cutaway illustrations explaining the construction and operation of important engines. Includes index.
The hardcover book is clean and firmly bound with light general shelf wear. Pages are clean and illustrations remain sharp. The dust jacket shows edge wear, creasing, several small tears, and older clear-tape repairs, particularly near the upper corners. Original $27.50 jacket price remains present. Please review all photos for the exact condition.
SKU D-2
Engines The Search for Power John Day 1st US Edition Illustrated Hardcover DJ
$45.00
First U.S. edition published by St. Martin’s Press in 1980. This substantial 256-page hardcover features numerous historical photographs, technical diagrams, engravings, and detailed cutaway illustrations explaining the construction and operation of important engines. Includes index.
The hardcover book is clean and firmly bound with light general shelf wear. Pages are clean and illustrations remain sharp. The dust jacket shows edge wear, creasing, several small tears, and older clear-tape repairs, particularly near the upper corners. Original $27.50 jacket price remains present. Please review all photos for the exact condition.
SKU D-2