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Lot 75

RIGG, Arthur. A Practical Treatise on the Steam Engine.

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RIGG, Arthur (1812-1880). A Practical Treatise on the Steam Engine.
Publisher: E. & F. Spon, London. 1878.

4to. Black cloth bound, with red ruled and gilt title on spine.

Lithograph title page, xvi, 312 pp., with index and illustrations, with 96 plates (1 folding) at rear.

H: 11 1/4 W: 9 1/4 D: 2 1/8 in.

Condition

Fair. Rebound in cloth. Minor toning, and slight foxing to edges.

Bookplate: "David M. Sherman."

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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.