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Antique Leather Book “The Self-Aid Cyclopaedia” by Robert Scott Burn 1860
The self-aid cyclopaedia by Robert Scott Burn | Published: London : Ward, Lock, and Tyler, 1860
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The self-aid cyclopaedia for self-taught students : comprising general drawing, ornamental drawing and design, architectural, mechanical, and mechanics and mechanism, engineering drawing [and] the steam engine / by Robert Scott Burn | Contains almost 1000 illustrations | Leather bound edition with 5 Raised bands on spine with gilt lettering. Marble design endpapers. No bookplates | Signed / Inscribed on title page with “George: Aug: Sala** London 1871 – George: Augustus: Sala. 91. Victoria St. S.W. May 1888 [Initialed / Monogramed].
Title: The self-aid cyclopaedia for self-taught students : comprising general drawing, ornamental drawing and design, architectural, mechanical, and mechanics and mechanism, engineering drawing [and] the steam engine / by Robert Scott Burn.
Author: Robert Scott Burn
Published: London : Ward, Lock, and Tyler, 1860
Physical Description: 1 v. leather book (various pagings) : illustrated; 690 pages
Measurements Approx. 8.5″ H x 5.5″ W x 2” D
Subjects: Mechanical drawing — Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Drawing.
Mechanics.
Steam-engines.
Notes: Preface dated 1863.
Language: English -
Artist / Maker Robert Scott Burn
Date 19th Century
Kind Books, Books, Maps, Documents and Manuscripts, Collectibles
Origin United Kingdom
Other First Edition, First Printing, Leather Bound
Subject Architectural