Objects of Desire
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 189
NICHOLSON, John. The Operative Mechanic.
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 |
NICHOLSON, John (19th century). The Operative Mechanic.
Second American from the third London Edition.
Publisher: T. Desilver, Philadelphia, 1831.
2 vols., full calf bound, gilt titles and black rules.
Vol. 1: xviii, 448 pp., with errata. Folding frontispiece and many plates.
Vol. 2: 360 p., with appendix and index.
Each volume is H: 8 7/8 x W: 5 3/4 x D: 2 1/8 in.
Poor. Spine rubbed and tearing. Edges scuffed and water damaged. Rubbing, scuffs, and ink stains on boards. Extensive browning and foxing throughout.
Stamp: "Aylett H. Buckner's" (1816-1894) U.S. representative from Missouri.
Missing plate 64, pp. 4 in vol. 2.
Ink inscriptions on Vol. 1 errata and Vol. 2 p. 360.
Second American from the third London Edition.
Publisher: T. Desilver, Philadelphia, 1831.
2 vols., full calf bound, gilt titles and black rules.
Vol. 1: xviii, 448 pp., with errata. Folding frontispiece and many plates.
Vol. 2: 360 p., with appendix and index.
Each volume is H: 8 7/8 x W: 5 3/4 x D: 2 1/8 in.
Condition
Stamp: "Aylett H. Buckner's" (1816-1894) U.S. representative from Missouri.
Missing plate 64, pp. 4 in vol. 2.
Ink inscriptions on Vol. 1 errata and Vol. 2 p. 360.
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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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