Objects of Desire
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 177
KNIGHT, Edward. American Mechanical Dictionary.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
KNIGHT, Edward (1824-1883). Knight's American Mechanical Dictionary, being a description of tools, instruments, machines...
Publisher: J. B. Ford and Company, New York. 1874.
Includes Knight's New Mechanical Dictionary. Publisher: Hougton, Mifflin, and Company, Boston. 1884.
4 volumes. 1 set of 3 volumes and a stand-alone edition. 8vo. Half-bound green leather. 3 volume set with marbled boards. Stand-alone volume with brown cloth. All volumes with marbled edges, raised spines, and richly gilt title and spine.
Each volume approximately 800 pp. with illustrations, including folding plates.
Each volume is H: 10 3/4 x W: 7 5/8 x D: 2 7/8 in.
Fair to poor. Scuffing, rubbing, and bumping of spine, covers, and corners. Slight losses to corners of 3 volume set. Board edges scuffed with some losses.
Pencil inscriptions on flyleaves.
Publisher: J. B. Ford and Company, New York. 1874.
Includes Knight's New Mechanical Dictionary. Publisher: Hougton, Mifflin, and Company, Boston. 1884.
4 volumes. 1 set of 3 volumes and a stand-alone edition. 8vo. Half-bound green leather. 3 volume set with marbled boards. Stand-alone volume with brown cloth. All volumes with marbled edges, raised spines, and richly gilt title and spine.
Each volume approximately 800 pp. with illustrations, including folding plates.
Each volume is H: 10 3/4 x W: 7 5/8 x D: 2 7/8 in.
Condition
Pencil inscriptions on flyleaves.
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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