Jules Havrez; R. F. Martin — On Recent Improvements in Winding Machinery

London, W. M. Hutchings, 1875. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce first English edition of this academic engineering paper, illustrated with folding plate. Signed by the translator R. F. Martin. The first English edition of this work. A very scarce work. Signed by the translator, R. F. Martin, to the recto to the front endpaper. A scientific engineering work on winding machinery and hoisting machinery, an in-depth paper on stationary steam engines. Illustrated with three folding plates and two folding tables. Originally written by Julez Havres. Translated into English by R. F. Martin. One page of publisher's adverts to the rear. Rebound in a cloth binding. Externally, smart. A little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Just a few light marks to the boards and spine. Translator's signature to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just a couple of light spots to the first few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .