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Edward Cecil Poultney’s Steam Locomotion, first edition from 1951, in two volumes, in English, complete with burgundy bindings and extensive folding engineering plates.
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Edward Cecil Poultney - Steam Locomotion - First Edition - 2 Volumes with Large Folding Engineering Plates - 1951
Description
A beautiful and exceptionally well-preserved first edition of Edward Cecil Poultney’s Steam Locomotion: The Construction, Working Principles, and Practical Operation of Steam Locomotives, published by The Caxton Publishing Company, London, in 1951.
A comprehensive technical work on the construction, engineering and operation of steam locomotives, complete in two volumes and preserved in the original matching burgundy publisher’s bindings with gilt lettering.
The work is extensively illustrated throughout with photographs, diagrams, sectional drawings and highly detailed engineering illustrations. Particularly impressive are the numerous large folding plates, several of which open to considerable size and show locomotives and their mechanical components in remarkable technical detail.
The subjects covered include steam locomotive construction, wheel arrangements, boilers and fireboxes, cylinders, valves, compound systems, frames and chassis, driving mechanisms, boiler fittings, maintenance and practical operation.
Of particular interest are the spectacular folding engineering drawings, including large sectional and construction diagrams of locomotives and their internal mechanisms, some printed in colour.
The set also contains a separate loose technical drawing, which has been preserved between the volumes and is included with the lot.
Bibliographical details
Author: Edward Cecil Poultney, O.B.E.
Editor: C. R. H. Simpson
Title: Steam Locomotion: The Construction, Working Principles, and Practical Operation of Steam Locomotives
Publisher: The Caxton Publishing Company Limited, London
Year: 1951
Edition: First edition
Volumes: 2, complete
Language: English
Binding: Original burgundy publisher’s bindings with gilt spine lettering
Illustrations: Numerous photographs, technical diagrams and large folding engineering plates
Condition
Very good condition, complete.
Both volumes are exceptionally well preserved. The original bindings remain strong and attractive, with only minor signs of age and use. The interiors are clean and fresh overall, with occasional light foxing or age-related discolouration.
The numerous illustrations, technical drawings and folding plates are present and well preserved. The large folding diagrams unfold correctly and remain particularly impressive.
The set appears complete and intact, without significant damage or missing material.
A particularly attractive set for collectors of railway history, steam locomotives, industrial history and historical engineering. The combination of the first edition, complete two-volume format and extensive large-scale folding engineering plates makes this an impressive and highly decorative technical publication.
Please study the photographs carefully for a good impression of the condition, completeness and extensive illustration of this set.
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Translated by Google TranslateEdward Cecil Poultney - Steam Locomotion - First Edition - 2 Volumes with Large Folding Engineering Plates - 1951
Description
A beautiful and exceptionally well-preserved first edition of Edward Cecil Poultney’s Steam Locomotion: The Construction, Working Principles, and Practical Operation of Steam Locomotives, published by The Caxton Publishing Company, London, in 1951.
A comprehensive technical work on the construction, engineering and operation of steam locomotives, complete in two volumes and preserved in the original matching burgundy publisher’s bindings with gilt lettering.
The work is extensively illustrated throughout with photographs, diagrams, sectional drawings and highly detailed engineering illustrations. Particularly impressive are the numerous large folding plates, several of which open to considerable size and show locomotives and their mechanical components in remarkable technical detail.
The subjects covered include steam locomotive construction, wheel arrangements, boilers and fireboxes, cylinders, valves, compound systems, frames and chassis, driving mechanisms, boiler fittings, maintenance and practical operation.
Of particular interest are the spectacular folding engineering drawings, including large sectional and construction diagrams of locomotives and their internal mechanisms, some printed in colour.
The set also contains a separate loose technical drawing, which has been preserved between the volumes and is included with the lot.
Bibliographical details
Author: Edward Cecil Poultney, O.B.E.
Editor: C. R. H. Simpson
Title: Steam Locomotion: The Construction, Working Principles, and Practical Operation of Steam Locomotives
Publisher: The Caxton Publishing Company Limited, London
Year: 1951
Edition: First edition
Volumes: 2, complete
Language: English
Binding: Original burgundy publisher’s bindings with gilt spine lettering
Illustrations: Numerous photographs, technical diagrams and large folding engineering plates
Condition
Very good condition, complete.
Both volumes are exceptionally well preserved. The original bindings remain strong and attractive, with only minor signs of age and use. The interiors are clean and fresh overall, with occasional light foxing or age-related discolouration.
The numerous illustrations, technical drawings and folding plates are present and well preserved. The large folding diagrams unfold correctly and remain particularly impressive.
The set appears complete and intact, without significant damage or missing material.
A particularly attractive set for collectors of railway history, steam locomotives, industrial history and historical engineering. The combination of the first edition, complete two-volume format and extensive large-scale folding engineering plates makes this an impressive and highly decorative technical publication.
Please study the photographs carefully for a good impression of the condition, completeness and extensive illustration of this set.
Seller's Story
TenCate Art is an independent Dutch gallery, researcher and publisher specialising in European paintings, drawings, sculpture, rare books, manuscripts and historically significant objects, with a particular focus on works dating from the Gothic period through the nineteenth century.
Every object is personally selected, examined and researched. We distinguish clearly between documented facts, scholarly attribution and informed opinion, providing honest descriptions, detailed photography and transparent condition information.
Our research sometimes develops into historical publications and e-books, bringing forgotten people, events and objects back to life through carefully researched narratives based on original sources. In this way, TenCate Art not only trades in historical objects, but also preserves and shares the stories they carry.
All purchases are carefully packed to professional standards and shipped worldwide with tracking and insurance. With more than 175 positive Catawiki reviews, buyers can purchase from TenCate Art with confidence.
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Number of books
2
Subject
Transportation
Book title
Steam Locomotion
Author/ Illustrator
Edward Cecil Poultney
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1951
Edition
1st Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
662
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