1909 Engineering Wonders of the World Vol I Archibald Williams Half Leather
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An authentic late Edwardian c. 1909 antiquarian volume titled Engineering Wonders of the World (Volume I), edited by Archibald Williams.
Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, Dublin, and New York). Richly illustrated with 520 illustrations, maps, diagrams, and full-page colour plates—including a striking frontispiece depicting 'Building the Pyramids' and dramatic future naval warship illustrations. Chapters cover ancient engineering, the Saltash Bridge, Rotherhithe Tunnel, Severn Tunnel, Andes aerial ropeways, Florida sea railways, and the Menai Straits bridges.
Bound in the publisher's deluxe dark green half leather over green cloth boards, featuring a gilt-lettered red morocco spine label, raised spine bands, gold tooling, and full marbled page block edges.
Includes a faint vintage ink owner inscription on the front endpaper ("W. H. Johnson, Colinton").
Key Details:
Title: Engineering Wonders of the World (Vol. I)
Editor: Archibald Williams
Publisher: Thomas Nelson and Sons (c. 1909)
Binding: Deluxe Half Dark Green Leather & Cloth, Gilt Spine, Marbled Edges
Illustrations: 520 Illustrations, Maps, Diagrams & Full-Page Colour Plates
Measurements:
27cm height
20cm width
3cm depth
Weight: 1.8kg
Condition Report:
In good 115+ year-old antique condition. The deluxe half-leather binding holds firmly with light shelf scuffing along the leather corners and spine edges. Page block marbled edges remain bright. Internal text block and plates are clean with light toning. Notes a notable tear across the preliminary 'List of Coloured Plates' page (pictured in close-up).
1909 Engineering Wonders of the World Vol I Archibald Williams Half Leather
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Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, Dublin, and New York). Richly illustrated with 520 illustrations, maps, diagrams, and full-page colour plates—including a striking frontispiece depicting 'Building the Pyramids' and dramatic future naval warship illustrations. Chapters cover ancient engineering, the Saltash Bridge, Rotherhithe Tunnel, Severn Tunnel, Andes aerial ropeways, Florida sea railways, and the Menai Straits bridges.
Bound in the publisher's deluxe dark green half leather over green cloth boards, featuring a gilt-lettered red morocco spine label, raised spine bands, gold tooling, and full marbled page block edges.
Includes a faint vintage ink owner inscription on the front endpaper ("W. H. Johnson, Colinton").
Key Details:
Title: Engineering Wonders of the World (Vol. I)
Editor: Archibald Williams
Publisher: Thomas Nelson and Sons (c. 1909)
Binding: Deluxe Half Dark Green Leather & Cloth, Gilt Spine, Marbled Edges
Illustrations: 520 Illustrations, Maps, Diagrams & Full-Page Colour Plates
Measurements:
27cm height
20cm width
3cm depth
Weight: 1.8kg
Condition Report:
In good 115+ year-old antique condition. The deluxe half-leather binding holds firmly with light shelf scuffing along the leather corners and spine edges. Page block marbled edges remain bright. Internal text block and plates are clean with light toning. Notes a notable tear across the preliminary 'List of Coloured Plates' page (pictured in close-up).