Handbook of the Collections Illustrating Marine Engines : Part II Descriptive Catalogue
London: His Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO), 1938.
Illustrated by Illustrated. Hardcover. Very Good- with no dust jacket. Item #16745
Rebound in hardcover without original wraps, blotted note at bottom of rear paste-down, light tone, owner's signature, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover. ; Catalog of 383 items, primarily models but also lithographs and paintings, in the collection of Marine Engines and Boilers, Marine Propellers and Auxiliary Machinery of The Science Museum : South Kensington. "This volume forms part II of the Handbook on the history and development of marine engineering, and contains more detailed descriptions of the Science Museum collections relating to Marine Engines and Boilers, Marine Propellers and Auxiliary Machinery." - Preface. Ownership signature of Cedric Ridgely-Nevitt, ship designer, draftsman, author, and engineering and naval architecture professor at Webb Institute. ; 132 pages.
Price: $29.95